Job summary The Grange University Hospital Surgical Assessment Unit An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Registered Nurses in the Surgical Assessment Unit at The Grange University Hospital. We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and motivated individuals with a passion for providing high quality patient care. The unit is a busy admissions area which cares for patients needing Surgical Assessment and possible admission into hospital. Specialities can include, General Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedic, ENT and Max Fax. The successful candidates need to be able to work in an acute, high pressured environment showing good communication and assessment skills. A caring flexible attitude is required with the ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team and a commitment to drive the service forward. We care for our patients 7 days a week, 24 hours a day and can consider a number working patterns to support work life balance of our staff. Hours of work could include twilight shifts and school hours. A degree of flexibility would be required to meet the needs of the service. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job Applicants must have full NMC Registration The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organisational/leadership skills, as well as being reliable and hard working. Commitment to personal development and a keen interest in the progression of the profession within surgical services is essential. Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices Undertake nursing assessment and evaluation to enable development of appropriate plans of care based on the needs of the individual Be proficient in the delivery of care to patients Ensure safe administration of drugs in accordance with NMC policies Carry out nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and standards Undertake regular mandatory training 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. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 040-NMR750-1124 Job locations The Grange University Hospital Caerleon Road, Llanfrechfa Cwmbran NP44 8YN 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 Education Essential NMC Registered Desirable Diploma or Degree Level Education. Evidence of Post registration Development Skills/Attributes Essential Good communication skills, Safe Practitioner, caring motivated team player Desirable Interest in advances in nursing, An awareness of patient pathways Knowledge Understanding Essential Knowledge of the fundamentals of the nursing process and evidence based practice Desirable Knowledge of Health and Safety and Risk Management Person Specification Education Essential NMC Registered Desirable Diploma or Degree Level Education. Evidence of Post registration Development Skills/Attributes Essential Good communication skills, Safe Practitioner, caring motivated team player Desirable Interest in advances in nursing, An awareness of patient pathways Knowledge Understanding Essential Knowledge of the fundamentals of the nursing process and evidence based practice Desirable Knowledge of Health and Safety and Risk Management 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 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address The Grange University Hospital Caerleon Road, Llanfrechfa Cwmbran NP44 8YN Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)