Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced nurse to join our Adult CNS team within the Inherited Bleeding Disorder Service. The Haemophilia Centre is the only Comprehensive Care Centre in Wales , aiming to deliver multi-disciplinary, patient-centered care for all patients with inherited bleeding disorders and their families in South, Mid and West Wales. The Centre works closely with the MDT in Swansea, offering seamless care, irrespective of the site.
The Cardiff MDT comprises of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, social workers, psychologists, and play therapist supporting delivery of holistic care to the IBD patient and their families and incorporates working closely with adult, paediatric, and research IBD colleagues.
This opportunity has come at an exciting time since WHSCC (Welsh Healthcare Specialised Commissioning Committee) have supported and approved a commissioned Inherited Bleeding Disorders business case involving nursing and medical staff expansion at Cardiff and Vale, assuring the service over the next 20 years and enabling patients to be seen at home, or closer to home.
Potential applicants should have sound clinical nursing skills that facilitate development of the service in Cardiff and across the network.
Main duties of the job
The Cardiff Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre for Haemophilia Haemostasis and Thrombosis provides clinical and laboratory services for patients with bleeding and thrombotic disorders. The service provided is a whole life service to patients and families with inherited bleeding disorders, providing a regional and local service across the network. The centre is enrolled in a number of multi-centre national and international clinical trials which are ongoing.
The job role will involve working alongside the band 7 Adult Haemophilia Clinical Nurse Specialist, adult, paediatric and research CNS's and nursing teams and the wider MDT. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of care to patients with inherited bleeding disorders, in both in-patient and outpatient settings in Cardiff and Vale UHB. They will deliver specialised care to patients with inherited bleeding disorders through the Haemophilia centre outpatient service. There is an expectation to visit some patients in their own home to deliver treatment.
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 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.
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
Additional contact details:
Kathryn Bourdeaux - kathryn.bourdeaux@wales.nhs.uk
02921747714
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
Additional contact details:
Kathryn Bourdeaux - kathryn.bourdeaux@wales.nhs.uk
02921747714
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Degree/Supplimented by Diploma Level Specialist training and Short courses
- Evidence of On-going CPD
Desirable
- Independant Prescribing/Teaching and Accessing 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
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Involvement in audit and research
- Evidence of presenting work within and outside the organisation
Personal qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to motivate, influence change, support staff and evaluate services
- Evidence of professional and personal development
- Professional attitude whilst working within, and external to, the hospital setting - has the ability to drive for the purpose of undertaking the job role
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in speciality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Degree/Supplimented by Diploma Level Specialist training and Short courses
- Evidence of On-going CPD
Desirable
- Independant Prescribing/Teaching and Accessing 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
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Involvement in audit and research
- Evidence of presenting work within and outside the organisation
Personal qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to motivate, influence change, support staff and evaluate services
- Evidence of professional and personal development
- Professional attitude whilst working within, and external to, the hospital setting - has the ability to drive for the purpose of undertaking the job role
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in speciality
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).
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.
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).
