The post holder will be responsible for the development, and implementation of care packages.

The post holder will undertake assessment, planning, delivery, evaluation and updating of individual plans of care, acknowledging personal beliefs, dignity, identity and preferences of patients/carers.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Nurse to join the busy forward thinking Maxillofacial Department at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

Experience of caring for Maxillofacial patients is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided, encouraged and supported for the successful candidate.

It is essential that the successful candidate is a team player who has excellent communication skills, and has the desire to continuously learn and be motivated to progress.

The position will be based at the Prince Charles Hospital , however, the successful candidate will be required to work across all sites as and when required in accordance with the needs of the service.

Are you interested in this role?

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

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

We listen, learn and improve

We treat everyone with respect

We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are observed, and meet Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB requirements, as well as NMC Standards and Codes of Conduct.

The post holder will:

Be responsible for the management a group of patients, and occasionally take charge of the ward/department, and its resources for the duration of their duty.

Be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care.

Be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to.

Be responsible for the support and supervision of junior staff.

Be responsible for maintaining accurate, current, comprehensive and concise records concerning the condition of the client, in accordance with NMC Standards for Record & Record Keeping and the UHBs Patient Record Policy.

Liaise with the appropriate Clinical Specialists i.e. Doctors, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Clinical Nurse Specialists, in relation to individual patient requirements and planned programmes of care.

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 and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Registered General Nurse/Nursing Degree
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under NMC Code of Conduct

Desirable

• IV devices
• IV additives
• ILS

Experience

Essential

• Staff Nurse experience
• Previous experience of working in an outpatient environment

Desirable

• Taken charge or ward/department

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic
• Good interpersonal skills

Circumstances

Essential

• Flexibility to meet service needs
• Amenable to change as required
• Ability to travel to all UHB sites

Aptitude and Abilities/Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Able to demonstrate effective verbal communication skills
• Ability to work within a team

Desirable

• Ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Prince Charles Hospital

Gurnos Road

Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 9DT

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

110-NMR413-0824