Staff Nurse

Swansea Bay University Health Board

The closing date is 11 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at the Neuro Rehabilitation Unit based at Neath Port Talbot Hospital. The Neuro Rehabilitation unit provides specialist care to the patients who have complex neurological and neuro rehabilitation needs. The registered nurse will be a key member of the Multi-disciplinary team. The postholder will provide direct nursing care to patients. Ensuring the highest standards are maintained, that practice is evidence based. They will supervise, support and delegate work appropriately to health care support workers and student nurses. They will advocate for patients and their relatives.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidenced-based nursing care, working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and be a kind and compassionate nurse. Assist in the management and organisation of their clinical area and participating in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.

Promote excellence and improve standards of nursing care by being involved in audit within the clinical area e.g. infection control audits.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-NMR075-0425

Job locations

Neath Port Talbot Hospital

Baglan Way

Port Talbot

SA12 7BX


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

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

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • NMC registered
  • Clear understanding of consent process

Desirable

  • Evidence of post registration study and training, e.g. POVA Child Protection Intermediate Life Support if required in clinical setting

Essential Aptitude and abilities

Essential

  • Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
  • Ability to document details clearly and accurately and have IT skills
  • Clear understanding of contract of care
  • Abilities required to perform and communicate effectively in the role
  • Able to demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills have been used
  • Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others, or: Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups
  • Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Essential Experience

Essential

  • Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
  • Experience of providing holistic nursing care
  • Interest in developing nursing skills

Desirable

  • Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
  • Implement evidence-based practice
Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • NMC registered
  • Clear understanding of consent process

Desirable

  • Evidence of post registration study and training, e.g. POVA Child Protection Intermediate Life Support if required in clinical setting

Essential Aptitude and abilities

Essential

  • Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
  • Ability to document details clearly and accurately and have IT skills
  • Clear understanding of contract of care
  • Abilities required to perform and communicate effectively in the role
  • Able to demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills have been used
  • Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others, or: Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups
  • Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Essential Experience

Essential

  • Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
  • Experience of providing holistic nursing care
  • Interest in developing nursing skills

Desirable

  • Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
  • Implement evidence-based practice

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Neath Port Talbot Hospital

Baglan Way

Port Talbot

SA12 7BX


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Neath Port Talbot Hospital

Baglan Way

Port Talbot

SA12 7BX


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Nathan Riddle

nathan.riddle@wales.nhs.uk

01639862642

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-NMR075-0425

Job locations

Neath Port Talbot Hospital

Baglan Way

Port Talbot

SA12 7BX


Supporting documents

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