An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced nurse to join our Paediatric CNS team within the Inherited Bleeding Disorder Service. The Haemophilia Centre is the only Comprehensive Care Centre in Wales , aiming to deliver multi-disciplinary, patient-centered care for all patients with inherited bleeding disorders and their families.

The post holder will be based in Cardiff & Vale University Health Board providing a service for all children and young people throughout Mid, South East and West Wales.

The Cardiff MDT comprises of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, social workers, psychologists, and play therapist supporting delivery of holistic care to the IBD patient and their families and incorporates working closely with adult, paediatric, and research IBD colleagues.

The Centre works closely with the MDT in Swansea, offering seamless care, irrespective of the site.

This opportunity has come at an exciting time since WHSCC (Welsh Healthcare Specialised Commissioning Committee) have supported and approved a commissioned Inherited Bleeding Disorders business case involving nursing and medical staff expansion at Cardiff and Vale, assuring the service over the next 20 years and enabling patients to be seen at home, or closer to home.

Potential applicants should have sound clinical nursing skills that facilitate development of the service in Cardiff and across the network.

Main duties of the job

The Cardiff Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre for Haemophilia Haemostasis and Thrombosis provides clinical and laboratory services for patients with bleeding and thrombotic disorders.The service provided is a whole life service to patients and families with inherited bleeding disorders, providing a regional and local service across the network. The centre is enrolled in a number of multi-centre national and international clinical trials which are ongoing.

The job role will involve working alongside the band 7 Paediatric Haemophilia Clinical Nurse Specialist, paediatric, adult and research CNS's and nursing teams and the wider MDT. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of care to children and young people with inherited bleeding disorders, in both in-patient and outpatient settings in Cardiff and Vale UHB. They will deliver specialised care to patients with inherited bleeding disorders through the Haemophilia centre outpatient service. There is an expectation to visit some children, young people and their families in their own home to deliver treatment and visit schools for training and education.

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

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission isCaring for People, Keeping People Well,and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• First level nurse registration (Paediatric)
• Degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training and short courses
• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Desirable

• Independent prescribing. Teaching and assessing in clinical practice/Teaching qualification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in relevant specialty
• Significant post registration experience

Desirable

• Experience of managing own caseload in relevant specialty

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

Essential

• Evidence of excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstrate sound IT skills. Evidence of managing self development
• Evidence of ability to work independently
• Excellentinterpersonal skills
• Demonstrate ability to influence within and outside of service, across multi / inter disciplinary groups.

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh
• Involvement in audit and research
• Evidence of presenting work within and outside the organisation

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

• Evidence of ability to motivate, influence change, support staff and evaluate services
• Evidence of professional and personal development

Desirable

• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in speciality

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Cardiff Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre

University Hospital of Wales (UHW)

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

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