We are excited and proud to offer an opportunity to become part of our dynamic Surgical Nursing Team.

Ward 2/3 is designed to provide a variety of surgical procedures and care to all our elective pathway surgical patients. As such, it offers excellent opportunities to expand your experience in surgical nursing and provides experience in treating a wide range of complex surgical conditions. It is a well led ward managed by a highly focused and friendly team of experienced nurses.

Main duties of the job

To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care using an agreed patient pathway.To act as a patient advocate through the application of ethical, legal and professional knowledge and skillsTo work within agreed policies and proceduresParticipate in relevant data collection for clinical trialsTo liaise and communicate with members of the multi-disciplinary team in the planning and delivery of patient care.To maintain accurate records / standards for documentation

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

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 speciality 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 and/or knowledge

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Nursing Degree/Diploma

Desirable

• Evidence of post registration study and training
• Teaching/mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

• Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
• Interest in developing nursing skills
• Experience of providing holistic nursing care

Desirable

• Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
• Implements evidence-based practice

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Clear understanding of contract of care
• Ability to document details clearly and accurately
• Clear understanding of consent process
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Awareness of ABUHB policies. Knowledge of risk and incident reporting policy
• Appreciation of audit and research methodologies

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr

Ystrad Fawr Way, Ystrad Mynach,

Ystrad Mynach

CF82 7GP

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

040-NMR810-1124-A