Are you tired of working weekends, nights and bank holidays?

If so, there is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic registered nurse to develop their career in the maxillofacial unit.

We are a friendly, supportive, diverse unit with 2 theatres, small recovery, day ward, dressing clinic and outpatient clinics so a flexible approach to working is essential.Experience in the speciality would be an advantage although we can offer on the job training including a comprehensive induction programme and mentorship.Our units opening hours are Monday to Friday with hours of work between 07:45 - 17.00, closing on weekends and bank holidays.

The primary base is Royal Gwent Hospital however we also rotate to our satellite unit in Nevil Hall

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant must have an interest in the specialities, have excellent communication skills and work well in a multidisciplinary team.

The applicant must be adaptable and flexible and will be expected to work across all areas of the department, which includes theatre, recovery, ward and clinic. The base is currently at the Royal Gwent, however the successful candidate will be expected to cross cover to the Nevill Hall unit.

The department aims to give high quality care to their patients and the new team member must be committed to continual service improvement within these specialities.

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

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

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

Qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered Nurse level 1. Currently registered with the NMC
• oEvidence of ongoing education and development
• oEvidence of Portfolio development

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of reflective practice

Desirable

• Maxillofacial experience
• Transferable experience such as day surgery/ theatre/recovery
• Experience of working in a clinic ?Wound care
• Experience of working Learning Disability

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage own work, prioritising and evaluating care
• Able to adapt communication style according to clinical situation
• Able to work as part of a team
• Basic knowledge - ?Computer literacy

Desirable

• Additional nursing skills such as venepuncture
• mentorship
• Computer literacy - ORMIS

personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work well as part of a Multidisciplinary team
• Motivated

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Royal Gwent Hospital

Cardiff Road

Newport

NP20 2UB

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

040-NMR573-0823-A