Registered Nurse - Lansdowne Unit

Job summary

St David's Hospital specialises in rehabilitation and complex care planning under the 'Discharge to Assess' model of care, which has been pioneering within NHS Wales and leading the way. You will be part of an efficient and effective Multi-disciplinary team, which includes volunteers and third sector, who are all striving to ensure that there is a person centered care plan and assessment to aid rehabilitate and support discharge home.

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

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking team promoting 'homefirst' approach to delivering and meeting the needs of our patients.

Medicine Clinical board will be able to support your development, with dedicated Practice Development nurses, as well as a set program for all newly qualified staff.

Nurses with a passion for caring are invited to join our team to enjoy the benefits of:

- A comprehensive 12 month preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses in which you will be supported by excellent clinical placement educators and the education department- A supernumerary period for newly registered nurses - On-going learning and development opportunities including leadership courses and clinical individually tailored career development pathways- Working with supportive, friendly and forward thinking teams- Mentorship

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis 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 ourvision 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, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.