Job summary To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies procedures and guidelineso To consistently organise and deliver individualised patient care, ensuring patients physical, social and psychological needs are meto To communicate effectively and work in partnership with patients, their relatives/carers, nursing colleagues and members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure care is delivered in an accurate and efficient mannero To contribute to supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to maintain/improve and develop high standards of patient care, and thereby ensuring that the patients are treated with privacy, dignity and respecto Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in actively implementing initiatives outlined within the Trust's local Nursing and Midwifery and Patient Involvement & Experience Strategieso To assist the Senior Sister in ensuring that nursing practice reflects current clinical developments, evidence based guidance and is based on sound nursing audit and research, identifying opportunities for the promotion and participation in such activitieso Embrace the Essence of Care Framework and actively participate in its implementation Locallyo Support Nurse Led Discharge within area of responsibility and actively participate in discharging/transferring 'medically fit' patients to more appropriate settings. Main duties of the job 1. Plan the delivery of patient care and take responsibility for implementing and evaluating that care, using an appropriate nursing model.2. To provide advice and education to patients, staff and learners within the directorate as required. To develop communication networks across specialities and throughout the multidisciplinary team.3. Be able to prioritise their own workload and of those working with them such as learners and Halthcare Assistants. When in charge of the ward know how to delegate what staff to what duties and ensure the smooth running of the ward.4. Know how to impart news of a distressing nature to patients and relatives. This will include passing on news of a patient's death or helping a patient/relative understand a diagnosis such as cancer.5. Carry out nursing care to the highest possible standard according to Trust Policies and Practice and Clinical Guidelines. This requires a thorough understanding of policies and guidance related to for example: infection control, hygiene and individualised patient needs.6. To administer patient medication according to Trust Policy, this includes the administration of intravenous medication. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months to cover maternity leave 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. Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 110-NMR489-1024 Job locations Royal Glamorgan Hospital Ward 12, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant CF728XR 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 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 Essential UK NMC registered Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under NMC Code of Conduct Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a ward environment Person Specification Qualifications Essential UK NMC registered Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under NMC Code of Conduct Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a ward environment Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Royal Glamorgan Hospital Ward 12, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant CF728XR Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)