Day Surgery Ward Nurse/ Practitioner

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

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Job summary

Join Our Team at the Day Surgery Unit Nevill Hall Hospital!

We are looking for highly motivated Ward Nurse/Practitioners to join our versatile Day Surgery Ward team. Responsibilities include pre & post op care for adult surgical patients. The unit is a 5-day service with plans of development within the surgical services.

The successful applicant will need to be committed to the educational needs of the department and be expected to promote the high standards of patient care provided by Aneurin Bevan University Hospital.

The Day Surgery Unit (DSU) is a busy unit currently running 5 Theatres, specialising in a range of surgical disciplines including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Plastics, Dermatology, Ophthalmology and Pain.

Staff are expected to support other sites within the health board, when necessary, thus the successful candidate must demonstrate flexibility within the service

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to work as a competent member of the Day Surgery team within the unit. Practitioners are required to maintain a high standard of patient care under the direction of the senior members of the clinical staff. They are expected to take delegated responsibility in a given shift for adult patients. With experience they may be expected to take charge of the ward in the absence of the Team Lead. There is an expectation to work in accordance with the standards set by the Nursing/Midwifery/HCP Professional Bodies, and in accordance with Trust Policies and Guidelines.

Previous perioperative experience is desirable, but training can be given.

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

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Date posted

01 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,834 to £35,099 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-NMR293-0524

Job locations

Nevill Hall Hospital

Brecon Road

Abergavenny

NP7 7EG


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

Education / Qualifications / Training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (RN) holding current registration with NMC OR Operating Department Practitioner registered with HCPC

Desirable

  • Degree level qualification

Skills

Essential

  • Good liaison, negotiating, persuasive, motivational, empathic skills.
  • Adaptable and flexible approach to work
  • IT literacy
  • Able to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised and evidence -based care

Desirable

  • Appreciation of audit and research methodologies
  • Able to demonstrate a problem solving approach

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel within ABUHB to support other sites when needed

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience working as a band 5 in a surgical environment

Desirable

  • Mentorship

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of further development in line with NMC requirements
  • Safeguarding

Desirable

  • Informed consent guidelines
  • Surgical safety procedures and guidelines NATSSIPS/LOCSSIPS

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Good organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills. This will include providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information.
  • Resilience and desire to continuously improve service provision.

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications / Training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (RN) holding current registration with NMC OR Operating Department Practitioner registered with HCPC

Desirable

  • Degree level qualification

Skills

Essential

  • Good liaison, negotiating, persuasive, motivational, empathic skills.
  • Adaptable and flexible approach to work
  • IT literacy
  • Able to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised and evidence -based care

Desirable

  • Appreciation of audit and research methodologies
  • Able to demonstrate a problem solving approach

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel within ABUHB to support other sites when needed

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience working as a band 5 in a surgical environment

Desirable

  • Mentorship

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of further development in line with NMC requirements
  • Safeguarding

Desirable

  • Informed consent guidelines
  • Surgical safety procedures and guidelines NATSSIPS/LOCSSIPS

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Good organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills. This will include providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information.
  • Resilience and desire to continuously improve service provision.

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Nevill Hall Hospital

Brecon Road

Abergavenny

NP7 7EG


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Nevill Hall Hospital

Brecon Road

Abergavenny

NP7 7EG


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Day Surgery Unit Manager

Gemma Howard

Gemma.Howard@wales.nhs.uk

01873732215

Date posted

01 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,834 to £35,099 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-NMR293-0524

Job locations

Nevill Hall Hospital

Brecon Road

Abergavenny

NP7 7EG


Supporting documents

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