An exciting opportunity has arisen for recruitment into our School Nursing Team in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board as a Band 5 School/Immunisation Nurse. The post will be 30 hours per week term time.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant should be committed to team working and possess excellent interpersonal skills. They will play an integral part in the School Nurse Vaccination programmes that will include the extended nasal FLU programme in secondary schools. They will support the School Nursing Team working with school aged children and young people in a range of Health Promotion activities in conjunction with the Welsh Government Public Health Agenda.
The successful applicant will work as part of a skill mix team. They may also be expected to cover across the School Nursing Service in Cwm Taf University Health Board during unforeseen circumstances.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. English and/or Welsh 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:
* 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 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 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 Knowledge
Essential
* Registered Nurse
Desirable
* The National two day minimum standards for immunisation training
* Knowledge of Public Health Agenda.
Experience and Skills
Essential
* Experience of working with children and young people.
* Good organisational and decision making skills.
* The ability to interact with children, young people and their families.
Desirable
* Previous experience of providing immunisation services
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to work well as part of a team
Desirable
* The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Dewi Sant Hospital - Admin Block
Albert Road
Graig, Pontypridd
CF37 1LB
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