Job summary A unique opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to be part of an exciting new venture at the Surgical Hub at Llandough Hospital. This exciting new unit will provide an excellent facility for both day cases and overnight cases for short stay surgical patients, including but not limited to ENT, gynae, urology and general surgery. The Surgical Hub will consist of 26-day case trolleys and 11 short stay overnight beds across the upper and lower levels. The successful candidate will work within a team to deliver the highest standard of pre and post - operative care to patients across a number of specialities. You will need to be dedicated, proactive, hardworking, flexible and adaptable to care for patients across a broad spectrum of surgical specialities. The Surgical Hub will offer a fantastic opportunity to gain insight and exposure to a number of surgical procedures which will further increase your knowledge and skill set within surgery. Main duties of the job This unit offers an excellent opportunity to gain a wealth of experience in acute surgical nursing of this complex group of patients. You will be given the opportunity to develop a vast range of surgical nursing skills including the management of wounds, pain and discharge planning. This is a great opportunity to develop your nursing career and build on existing knowledge. You will have a supernumerary period and we have a practice development team that run bespoke study days to support you with your ongoing professional development. You will gain a broad range of surgical skills and will be welcomed into a supportive and friendly environment. We are seeking an experienced nursewho can demonstrate the essential criteria, and who has experience of leading a team. It is essential that the successful candidate is able to inspire and motivate others. Come and be part of our amazing team The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds. Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 001-NMR424-1024 Job locations West 6, University Hospital of Llandough Penlan Road Penarth CF64 2XX Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find the full job description and person specification attachment in the supporting documents or please click 'apply now' to view in Trac. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find the full job description and person specification attachment in the supporting documents or please click 'apply now' to view in Trac. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered nurse - Degree level Desirable Post registration qualification Leadership/management qualification Experience and Knowledge Essential Competent in shift coordination Experience in supervision of staff Ability to provide highly specialised advice Desirable Experience in providing and receiving supervision Skills and Abilities Essential Leadership Communication skills Evidence of CPD Ability to use initiative and time mangement Teaching skills Desirable Able to demonstarte application of expanded roles/ skills in clinical setting Personal qualities Essential Ability to work in a team and independently Works under pressure Positive change agent Other Essential Reliable Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered nurse - Degree level Desirable Post registration qualification Leadership/management qualification Experience and Knowledge Essential Competent in shift coordination Experience in supervision of staff Ability to provide highly specialised advice Desirable Experience in providing and receiving supervision Skills and Abilities Essential Leadership Communication skills Evidence of CPD Ability to use initiative and time mangement Teaching skills Desirable Able to demonstarte application of expanded roles/ skills in clinical setting Personal qualities Essential Ability to work in a team and independently Works under pressure Positive change agent Other Essential Reliable 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 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Address West 6, University Hospital of Llandough Penlan Road Penarth CF64 2XX Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)