Job summary
Are you an experienced Primary Care or Community Nurse looking for a role in General Practice? We have an exciting opportunity available for a Practice Nurse role within our Health Board Managed Practice which is based across two clinical sites, Cymmer and Cwmavon.
The successful applicant will be responsible for providing nursing services to patients accessing SBUHB current and future managed practices and any branch surgeries. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative individual with a passion to continuously improve patient care and service delivery.
The post is being advertised for 16 hours per week, working days will be between Monday and Friday. Experience in Primary Care or Community Nursing is ideally required.
For further information, please contact Maria Beesley, Sister/Charge Nurse on the following email address Maria.Beesley@wales.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the role are as follows:-
- Provide nursing services to patients accessing SBUHB current and future managed practices and any branch surgeries.
- Delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with chronic conditions, and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population.
- To work as an autonomous nurse within current competencies, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making to support the management of patients.
- Support new models of care within the managed practice, including telephone first concepts and the alternative workforce roles.
- To deputise for nursing colleagues during any periods of absence.
- Support the Sister/Charge Nurse and Senior Nurse in delivering and supporting effective care to patients within a managed practice.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse - currently registered with NMC
- Hold a first degree in Nursing studies or healthcare
- Evidence of certified/diploma level training in clinical condition management (or equivalent)
- Evidence of on-going, relevant CPD
Desirable
- Level 3 POVA
- Clinical supervision experience
- ECDL
- Mentorship qualification
- Minor illness module
Work Related Experience
Essential
- Clinically credible with experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Extensive experience of working within Primary Care/GP practices
- Experience of post-registration nursing practice
- Knowledge and experience of management of patients with chronic conditions
- Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders
Desirable
- Service improvement experience
- Experience of nurse triage
Job Related Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent Verbal and Written Skills
- Clinical Skills
- Able to work effectively and achieve deadlines, delegating appropriately
- Able to prioritise and manage service workload, balancing short term, unpredictable problems with demands and long term objectives
- IT Skills and Standard Keyboard Skills
Desirable
- Change management, service improvement experience
- Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
- Audit experience
- Ability to speak welsh
- Presentation Skills
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough grasp of relevant areas of nursing and ability to articulate this to others
- Knowledge of Professional Nursing agenda, Clinical Governance and Quality & Safety.
- Understanding of clinical audit.
- Knowledge and appreciation of national policies and standards
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Consistently exhibits a positive attitude and respect for others
- Proactive and adaptable in the face of a changing environment.
- Evidence of drive, enthusiasm and commitment.
- Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations
- Has a positive and constructive attitude
- Is determined and focussed
Person Specification
Qualifications or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse - currently registered with NMC
- Hold a first degree in Nursing studies or healthcare
- Evidence of certified/diploma level training in clinical condition management (or equivalent)
- Evidence of on-going, relevant CPD
Desirable
- Level 3 POVA
- Clinical supervision experience
- ECDL
- Mentorship qualification
- Minor illness module
Work Related Experience
Essential
- Clinically credible with experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Extensive experience of working within Primary Care/GP practices
- Experience of post-registration nursing practice
- Knowledge and experience of management of patients with chronic conditions
- Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders
Desirable
- Service improvement experience
- Experience of nurse triage
Job Related Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent Verbal and Written Skills
- Clinical Skills
- Able to work effectively and achieve deadlines, delegating appropriately
- Able to prioritise and manage service workload, balancing short term, unpredictable problems with demands and long term objectives
- IT Skills and Standard Keyboard Skills
Desirable
- Change management, service improvement experience
- Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
- Audit experience
- Ability to speak welsh
- Presentation Skills
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough grasp of relevant areas of nursing and ability to articulate this to others
- Knowledge of Professional Nursing agenda, Clinical Governance and Quality & Safety.
- Understanding of clinical audit.
- Knowledge and appreciation of national policies and standards
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Consistently exhibits a positive attitude and respect for others
- Proactive and adaptable in the face of a changing environment.
- Evidence of drive, enthusiasm and commitment.
- Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations
- Has a positive and constructive attitude
- Is determined and focussed
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
