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.
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
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
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
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
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).