Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a full time, band 6 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) CNS to work alongside the Lead TBI CNS and specialist MDT. Working within a Major Trauma Centre you will be continuing to develop a TBI service as part of the Neurosciences directorate at UHW.
We manage a caseload of complex patients, provide education, support and clinical advice for patients, their families and the MDT to facilitate the rehabilitation plan. We utilise advanced specialist skills and extensive knowledge base to undertake specialist assessments via patient centred approach.
Experience of managing neurosurgical patients with complex needs and discharge planning would be beneficial.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated, individual with excellent communication skills, effective teamworking and a passion for service development and improvement to join our team.
Main duties of the job
To devise, implement and follow up specialist treatments across the disease spectrum for patients within a specific group. To be a skilled practitioner providing clinical care using an extensive theoretical knowledge base and practical experience to underpin the role, while acting as a role model for the delivery of care.
To deliver specialist educational programmes to a range of healthcare professionals in relation to the specific disease including medical, nursing and Allied Health Professional staff.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; 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.
Job description
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
Job description
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Nurse Registration
- Degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training and short courses
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Independent prescribing Teaching and assessing in clinical practice/Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in relevant speciality
- Significant post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience of managing own caseload in relevant speciality
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Demonstrate sound IT skills Evidence of managing self development
- Evidence of ability to work independently
- Demonstrate ability to influence within and outside of service, across multi / inter disciplinary groups.
Desirable
- Involvement in audit and research
- Evidence of presenting work within and outside the organisation
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in speciality
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to motivate, influence change, support staff and evaluate services
- Evidence of professional and personal development
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Nurse Registration
- Degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training and short courses
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Independent prescribing Teaching and assessing in clinical practice/Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in relevant speciality
- Significant post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience of managing own caseload in relevant speciality
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Demonstrate sound IT skills Evidence of managing self development
- Evidence of ability to work independently
- Demonstrate ability to influence within and outside of service, across multi / inter disciplinary groups.
Desirable
- Involvement in audit and research
- Evidence of presenting work within and outside the organisation
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in speciality
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to motivate, influence change, support staff and evaluate services
- Evidence of professional and personal development
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
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.
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).
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.
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).
