An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the nursing team to work on Ward 1 at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli. Ward 1 is a 21 bedded General Medical ward specialising in Respiratory Medicine, and we are also developing a procedure room alongside the ward which assists in providing early diagnosis, care, and treatment intervention for a range of respiratory conditions, thus enhancing patient experience and care.
There is a supportive and encouraging environment with an opportunity to learn many new skills within an acute setting, whilst working alongside the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and contributing to high quality care and intervention.
The ward effectively manages higher levels of patient dependencies such as those requiring Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV), complex chest drain management, and High Flow nasal oxygen therapy, among other conditions. The staffing levels are reflective of this higher acuity requirement.
Main duties of the job
The environment is pleasant and has four respiratory consultants who work closely with the team on a daily basis. The Respiratory specialist nurses also work very closely with the MDT to enable prompt discharges and facilitate the community needs of the respiratory patient being discharged.
The rota involves a variety of shift patterns to suit service requirements and to support the needs of the staff on the ward, including a mixture of both long and short shifts covering days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
We have effective clinical leadership within the team which consists of a Senior Sister and two other clinical Sisters, all of whom work closely with the team supporting their professional development.
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.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
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 06/12/2024.
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 can communicate in Welsh, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Current NMC registration
* Degree in Nursing
* Evidence of post registration study and training (e.g., POVA)
* Evidence of post registration study and training (e.g., Child Protection)
* Intermediate Life Support if required in clinical setting
Experience
* Experience of providing holistic nursing care
* Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
* Implement evidence-based practice
Language Abilities
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum pro rata.
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