Do you have a passion for working with children with additional and complex health needs and are looking to develop your knowledge and skills in this field? If so, we currently have a band 5 vacancy to work in one of our Special Schools in Cwm Taf Morgannwg.
The post holder will provide nursing care to children and young people who have additional/complex needs within a Special School or Observation Unit within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board and will work within clearly defined occupational policies, codes of practice and professional guidelines.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months due to maternity cover. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work within clearly defined occupational policy, codes of practice and professional guidelines and will work as part of the Childrens Community Nursing Team. The post is based in Ysgol Ty Coch and is term time only.
The post holder will be responsible for the planning and delivery of training packages within the school and provide ongoing support, training and supervision for a team of health care support workers and learning support assistants. They will also support the Health and MDT clinics held within the school environment.
We are looking for someone who is able to work autonomously, is motivated, reliable, innovative, but also enjoys working as part of a team.
Working collaboratively with other agencies is essential, so excellent communication skills are required.
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training will be provided.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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:
1. We listen, learn and improve
2. We treat everyone with respect
3. We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the 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 or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
* UK NMC Registration
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
* Good underpinning theoretical and practical knowledge in Child Health and Wellbeing
Desirable
* Knowledge of the 1-3 year plan for Children and Young People (IMTP)
Experience
Essential
* Post registration experience in Child Health and Wellbeing
* Experience of working with children with additional/complex needs
Desirable
* Experience of working in community or school setting
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Agreed on appointment
CF38 1PG
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