Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

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.