Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
About
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is the operational name of Aneurin Bevan University Local Health Board. The Health Board was established on the 1st October 2009 and covers the areas of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen and South Powys.
As an Employer, we are adaptable, agile and flexible and can offer variations to working practices in line with our Agile Hybrid Framework and Home Working Policy. The Health Board employs over 13,000 staff, two thirds of whom are involved in direct patient care. There are more than 250 consultants in a total of over 1000 hospital and general practice doctors, 6,000 nurses, midwives, allied professionals and community workers. The Health Board is led by the Chairman, non-executive directors, the Chief Executive and other executive directors. The Board is supported by the Senior Management Team.
Key details
Location
Site: Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan
Address: Lime Avenue
Town: Ebbw Vale
Postcode: NP23 6GL
Major / Minor Region: Newport
Contract type & working pattern
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 25 hours per week (Full time - 25 hours per week)
Salary
Salary: £30,420 - £37,030 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: Band 5
Specialty
Main area: Primary and community
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are shortlisted for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post; therefore please check your account regularly.
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job overview
We are looking for registered nurses to join our nurse-led ward at YAB. Tyleri ward is a 32-bedded single room environment. Currently, there are 24 nurse-led beds and 8 Community resource team beds. The ward works closely with the community and facilitates direct community admissions from Blaenau Gwent locality. A vital initiative in improving care closer to home. We pride ourselves on providing excellent standards of nursing care to our patients requiring a period of rehabilitation and holistic discharge planning.
We welcome dynamic, motivated, enthusiastic staff who demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. We work closely with our multi-disciplinary teams, community resource team, and other professionals to support holistic care planning for our patients.
We explore innovative ways of working to enhance our patients' experience in the hospital, providing an environment that is patient and staff-focused. We are a very welcoming, supportive, and friendly team of professionals who strive to provide a positive caring environment for both patients and staff.
Our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff. Our ward is an enjoyable and fulfilling place to work; we know that feeling valued at work has a positive impact on both staff and patients, and our values and behaviours framework highlights our commitment to this.
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Successful applicants will need to be motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable with a passion for providing high-quality patient care. We care for our patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can consider several working patterns to support the work-life balance of our staff. The role will involve flexible working to meet the needs of the service.
As a registered nurse, you will be expected to have excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise your own workload, delegate tasks, and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
You will be expected to take on the role as a practice supervisor/assessor, supporting nursing students on placement along with our own junior members of the nursing team.
Newly qualified nurses are welcome to apply and will be supported through the ‘Journey of Excellence’ which is a bespoke program that will assist you in the acquisition of knowledge and skills to facilitate your progression. At Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan, we also have competency framework training and clinical supervision.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting. If you are eligible for the HealthWork in the UK and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Welsh language skills are desirable.
Person specification
Qualifications and/or knowledge
Essential criteria
* Registered Nurse/Nursing Degree/Diploma
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of post-registration study and training
* Teaching/mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
* Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
* Interest in developing nursing skills
* Experience of providing holistic nursing care
Desirable criteria
* Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
* Implements evidence-based practice
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
* Clear understanding of contract of care
* Ability to document details clearly and accurately
* Clear understanding of consent process
* Basic IT skills
Desirable criteria
* Awareness of ABUHB policies. Knowledge of risk and incident reporting policy
* Appreciation of audit and research methodologies
Documents
* JD&PS (, 309.2)PDFKB
* Functional Requirement Form (, 712.5)PDFKB
* Values & Behaviour Framework (, 700.7)PDFKB
* NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (, 696.3)PDFKB
* Flexible Working Options (, 328.2)PDFKB
* Agile Hybrid Working Framework (, 8.6)PDFMB
* Home Working Policy and Guidance (, 380.6)PDFKB
* Guidance Notes for Applicants April 2024 (, 278.7)PDFKB
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Laura Williams
Job title: Senior Nurse
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 07779858597
Additional information:
Hannah Micallef
[email protected]
01495 365212
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