Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurses to join our Emergency & Urgent Care Team in Withybush General Hospital. There are various full time and part time hours available.
The busy department consists of 4 Resus Bays, 12 Majors Bays, a Minor Injuries Unit.
The Department is able to provide dynamic intervention for the critically ill or injured patient. The Emergency Care Team is strongly centred on teamwork and patient care and the staff are proud to work in a diverse and friendly supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would be required to hold an NMC Registration and provide evidence of professional development, with a desire to work in the Emergency & Urgent Care Unit.
Ideally, the candidate will have experience of working within an Acute Care Setting, however, full support and training would be given to any candidate who is motivated to join our team.
An informal meeting and a walkabout of the department is welcomed.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 5/12/24
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
1. Current NMC Registration
Desirable
2. Degree in Nursing
3. Evidence of post registration study and training eg POVA
4. Evidence of post registration study and training Child Protection
5. Intermediate Life Support if required in clinical setting
Experience
Essential
6. Pre registration evidence in direct nursing care
7. Experience of providing holistic nursing care
8. Interest in developing nursing skills
Desirable
9. Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
10. Implement evidence based practice
Language Skills
Desirable
11. Welsh Speaker (Level 1)