Staff Nurse

Job summary

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, participating and contributing to the wider clinical governance agenda including service developments and flexible working to meet the needs of patients.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months. 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.

PLEASE NOTE Applicants will need to get permission from their line manager before submitting their interest, a release form to be included with your application form can be downloadedhere. (This form is for the staff member and line manager to complete and return to you)

Main duties of the job

To work with patients and their carers to determine in partnershipthe assessment of patient needs. Working collaboratively with themulti disciplinary/multi agency team.

To liaise and provide guidance on your area of practice to inpatient and community service on the care of patients when requested.

To lead or contribute to the development of a care plan to meet the holistic needs of the patient and carer which identifies interventions,goals and review dates.

To act as the named nurse for designated individuals

To ensure that patients receive nursing care according to plan, delegating the care to be given to other members of the team asappropriate.

To plan with the patient/team a discharge plan that is followed through for each patient, involving both carers, community servicesand other agencies when appropriate.

About us

Here atVelindre University NHS Trustwe are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edgeVelindre Cancer Centreand ouraward-winningWelsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host theNHS Wales Shared Services PartnershipandHealth Technology Walesand have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Visit our website to find out morehttps://velindre.nhs.wales/