A unique opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to be part of an exciting new venture at the Surgical Hub at Llandough Hospital. This exciting new unit will provide an excellent facility for both day cases and overnight cases for short stay surgical patients, including but not limited to ENT, gynae and general surgery. The unit will consist of 18-day case trolleys and 15 short stay overnight beds.

The successful candidate will work within a team to deliver the highest standard of pre and post - operative care to patients across a number of specialities. You will need to be dedicated, hard working and flexible to care for patients across a broad spectrum of surgical specialities.

The Surgical Hub will offer a fantastic opportunity to gain insight and exposure to a number of surgical procedures which will further increase your knowledge and skill set within surgery.

Main duties of the job

This unit offers an excellent opportunity to gain a wealth of experience in acute surgical nursing of this complex group of patients. You will be given the opportunity to develop a vast range of surgical nursing skills including the management of wounds, pain and discharge planning. This is a great opportunity to develop your nursing career and build on existing knowledge. You will have a supernumerary period and we have a practice development team that run bespoke study days to support you with your ongoing professional development. You will gain a broad range of surgical skills and will be welcomed into a supportive and friendly environment.

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 Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together, and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered nurse
• Degree/Diploma in nursing
• Evidence of CPD
• Written and verbal skills

Experience

Essential

• Nursing enviroment

Desirable

• Supervise junior staff
• Awareness of NHS

Skills

Essential

• Interpersonal skills
• Teaching skills
• Meet deadlines and prioritise
• Organised
• Use initiative
• CPD particication
• IT skills
• Research and audit
• Analytical skills

Special Knowledge

Essential

• NMC and professional conduct
• Understanding of professional issues
• Team work
• Flexible to the needs of the service
• Work under pressure
• Positive attitude
• Caring nature
• Change agent

Other

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Llandough

Penlan Road

Cardiff

CF64 2XX

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

001-NMR251-0624-A