Job summary
A very exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Specialist Nurse at the Prosthetic and Amputee Rehabilitation Centre (PARC), part of the Artificial Limb and Appliance Service (ALAS) within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Working alongside the current band 7 clinical nurse specialist the post holder will provide highly specialist nursing care, advice and interventions for patients who have had a major limb amputation.
This isa great opportunity to work within a highly professional multidisciplinary team, and with an interesting and diverse patient group. We would welcome applicants who are passionate about improving patient care, fostering good working relationships within the team and working across organisational boundaries.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The nurse will be a key member of the PARC multi-disciplinary team consisting of medical doctors, allied health professionalsand support staff. The ability and willingness to work closely with the whole team is crucial to the delivery of specialist patient care.
The post holder will be required to work independently when providing nursing care and interventions, this will include specialised wound care, patient assessment and patient consultations both pre and post amputation.
The ability to work flexibly and according to the needs of the team is essential.
The successful applicant will be required to work closely with local and regional networks including the South East Wales Vascular Network, the Major Trauma Network, and other allied healthcare professionals. This will include both inpatient teams as well as community teams, and the ability to travel to sites within South East Wales is required.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level nurse registration
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing in clinical practice/Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in relevant speciality
- Significant post registration experience
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Evidence of ability to work independently
Desirable
- 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 professional and personal development
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level nurse registration
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing in clinical practice/Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in relevant speciality
- Significant post registration experience
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Evidence of ability to work independently
Desirable
- 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 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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
Artificial Limb and Appliance Centre
Rookwood hospital, 18-25 Fairwater Road
Cardiff
CF5 2YN
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
