An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated staff nurse to join our friendly, busy team.
The successful applicant will be based in the Women's Health Unit in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital but will be expected to work at other sites within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) as required.
This is an exciting role for the successful applicant. The post holder will undertake delegated duties, with supervision and mentorship, and following a period of training and completion of core competencies.
This role will involve cross site working with CTMUHB.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 6 months due to the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will participate in the provision of a high quality and comprehensive Women's, Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health services as part of the multi-disciplinary team, within the Colposcopy/Hysteroscopy Unit.
The post holder will work within the Royal Glamorgan Hospital and Prince Charles Hospital as required, and may be requested to work in other areas within the service e.g. EPAU/GDAU.
The post holder will be given the opportunity to acquire extra skills necessary to function as an independent practitioner. The post holder has the freedom to act within established parameters; work is managed rather than supervised. The post holder is required to act independently within UHB and professional guidelines, referring to supervisory management as appropriate.
Duties/Responsibilities include:
* Responsibility for the management of resources in the absence of senior members of staff, ensuring that all resources within that area are used to optimum effect.
* Participate in maintaining the standards of client care set by the department.
* Ensure practice is in line with, and reflects the requirements of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and is based on evidence-based practice.
* Ensure personal and professional development plans reflect the requirements of the NMC and PREP.
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.
Values and Behaviours:
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.
Participate in services both on site and at satellite clinics if necessary.
Carry out duties including:
* Undertake phlebotomy.
* Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.
* Participate in the delivery of evidence-based care and ensure consistency and continuity in the quality of care.
* Work in all areas of service provision including Colposcopy, Outpatient Hysteroscopy, Termination of Pregnancy, Menopause.
* Undertake training in Contraception/Sexual Health and Cytology as required to meet service needs.
* Maintain stock levels for clinic rooms and order stock and equipment as required.
* Demonstrate competent clinical practice and ensure compliance with UHB policies, local clinical guidelines and related legislation.
* Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety whilst carrying out clinical practice.
* Maintain confidentiality.
* Promote and participate in departmental initiatives.
* Promote and participate in health promotion days.
* Maintain accurate clinical records as per NMC guidance and in accordance with policy, be it paper or electronic.
* Be responsible for maintaining the standards of care set by the department.
* Carry out clinical procedures within competence.
* Be responsible for the promotion of health and wellbeing of clients referred to the department, addressing their individual needs.
* Be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are observed.
* Be responsible for the support and supervision of staff.
* Liaise with the appropriate multi-disciplinary teams i.e. Doctors, Senior Nurse, Team/Departmental managers and Practitioners, in relation to individual client requirements.
* Be responsible for the promotion of the health and wellbeing of all clients requiring care in any part of the service provision we provide within CTMUHB.
* Assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, addressing individual needs.
* Participate in evidence-based care and ensure consistency and continuity in the quality of care.
* Participate in health education of clients.
* Be able to undertake a detailed client history for each area of service, communicating any identified problems to the appropriate member of the team.
* Frequently be exposed to bodily fluids during operative procedures and screening procedures.
* Frequently be involved in breaking bad news to clients.
* Advise and encourage clients and families to develop strategies to manage their own health.
* Contribute to the ongoing support of clients and others significant to them, maintaining their interests, their identity and their wellbeing.
* Be required to use IT equipment for clinical and clerical activities for varying times throughout the week.
* Inform and advise the Team Manager/Deputy of actual or potential problems with regard to clients, team members, etc.
* Support the sickness management process by ensuring accuracy and efficiency of relevant documents and liaising with managers.
* Be required to make decisions on care provided, making referrals as appropriate.
* Provide accurate and concise risk documentation.
* Identify and report trends arising from clinical practice which may impact on the organisation.
* Be responsible for organising their day-to-day workload, delegating appropriate work to other staff.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental objectives.
* Contribute to policy development.
* Plan care of complex cases in conjunction with medical/nursing practitioners.
* Participate in Nurse-led service provision.
* Work in partnership, ensuring good communication with the multi-disciplinary team.
* Provide information and guidance pertinent to the plan of care to clients presenting or referred.
* Be involved in communicating distressing news to clients.
* Participate in departmental meetings.
* Provide clients with appropriate information (written and verbal) at the appropriate time.
* Pass on issues to the relevant team member as they arise.
* Act as a mentor/supervisor for student nurses, return to practice nurses, health care support workers as necessary.
* Prepare reports for managers as requested.
* Give appropriate telephone advice to clients, referring complex issues when necessary.
* Liaise with medical staff on behalf of clients as necessary.
* Liaise with public health and other organisations when appropriate.
* Use electronic communication systems to facilitate effective communication.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
* Live UK NMC registration
* Educated to degree level
Desirable
* Cytology certificate
Experience
Essential
* Post-registration experience
Desirable
* Relevant experience in gynaecology and/or surgery
Aptitude
Essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to work independently and use own initiative
* Sensitivity with clients' health needs and maintain confidentiality
* Good time management
* Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
* Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential
* Enthusiastic
* Motivated
* Amenable to change as required
Employer Details
Employer Name: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address: Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Ynysmaerdy, Llantrisant, CF72 8XR
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