The post holder will be required to work at the Radiology Departments across the University Health Board to meet the requirements of the service. The base of the post holder will be at Prince Charles Hospital.This post is structured around 5 core functions:To ensure the provision of effective, efficient and appropriate high quality patient care to patients who attend diagnostic, therapeutic and interventional procedures. To promote evidence based practice and act as an accountable role model and clinical expert.To support the Radiology Sister/Charge Nurse in the supervision of staff and daily allocation of work tasks within the department.To work with the Radiology Sister and multi-disciplinary team members inmonitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of nursing practice and staff development. To complete a competency framework, gaining knowledge and skills in theclinical area and to join the out of hours on call service

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be required to support the Sister/Nurse manager in all managerial processes within the team. The successful candidate will be required to manage the the clinical service at PCH and care for patients undergoing interventional & therapeutic procedures and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The candidate will be required to have good time management & Organisational skills, and the ability to work as part of a close multi-disciplinary team. There is a requirement for this job to wear protective equipment, it would be recommended to visit the department to familiarise yourself with the PPE and duties required of this role. Responsible for the ordering of department stock , which requires theuse of our electronic ordering systems ( Oracle).

Responsible for all mandatory departmental audits are adhered to.Undertake appropriate physical and psychological observation and monitoring of patients/clients, documenting and communicating effectively.Support the Radiology Sister in Human Resources Policies, such as Management of Absence, Disciplinary or Grievance matters.Support the Radiology Directorate's PADR process, conducting PADRs on members of the nursing team as instructed by the Radiology Sister.

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

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Nursing and NMC Registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Knowledge of information systems to include RadIS and WCP.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of staff management and delegation.
• Appropriate post qualification experience.
• Experience in managing patients with complex needs
• Experience of staff supervision.

Desirable

• Experience of recruitment and retention of staff, sickness management
• Experience of staff appraisal process.
• Experience of working in a Radiology Department.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent verbal communication skills with patients, relatives and other members of the multidisciplinary team alike
• Able to demonstrate a positive and caring attitude to all patients
• Able to demonstrate the ability to cope under pressure.
• Proven organisational and time management skills.
• Amenable to change as required.

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh.

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Prince Charles hospital

Gurnos Road

Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 9DT

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