Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Unit team as a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse, providing quality patient care in high-pressure situations.
Cardiff and Vale UHB's Emergency Unit assesses over 150,000 patients a year. The unit provides care for acutely ill or injured patients of all ages. As well as a large resuscitation and majors trolley area, the unit also has a nurse-led minor injuries service, Clinical Decisions Unit, and a dedicated paediatric area. Cardiff and Vale UHB are now the Major Trauma Centre for South West Wales and the first of its kind in this region. This exciting development will allow staff to be exposed to all types of major trauma and training associated with this.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about emergency nursing, apply today and become an integral part of our team!
Main Duties of the Job
Applications are welcomed from qualified Level 1 Registered Nurses who have significant experience within Emergency Medicine and can demonstrate substantial knowledge within this field of expertise.
The post holder will be identified as a clinical expert within Emergency Nursing with substantial experience working within the field.
The post holder will be expected to manage the flow within specific areas of the Emergency Unit, providing effective leadership and management of the nursing team in an environment which is complex and pressurised.
You will require excellent communication and clinical skills, significant evidence of CPD, and show passion and enthusiasm for working in Emergency Medicine.
This is a wonderful career opportunity to further enhance clinical skills relating to Emergency Medicine and major trauma. If you welcome change and innovation in a challenging but rewarding environment, we would like to hear from you.
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 focused 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 Responsibilities
You will 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/Registration
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Experience
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Skills
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* Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Special Knowledge
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Personal Qualities
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
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.
Job Location
Emergency Unit - University Hospital of Wales
Salary
£37,898 to £45,637 a year, pro rata'd if part-time
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference Number
001-NMR030-0325
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