Job summary
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We are looking for a motivated enthusiastic Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills to join the OPD at Chirk Community Hospital.
The service is Mon-Fri and offers a wide variety of clinics, groups and activities for patients with lifestyle changes through disability or illness.
The aim of the service is to provide supportive sessions for patients enabling them to live independently within their own home and community.
Main duties of the job
- Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs.
- Keep up dated on new dressings/treatments
- Be involved in trials and audit and monitor dressings and their effectiveness
- Collate all information and document effectively.
- Collect, collate and report information maintaining accurate patient records.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Demonstrate proficiency in developing competence in clinical skills i.e. Venepuncture, ECG, Wound Assessments and effective management of skills
- Involves patient/carer in planning and delivery of care needs.
- Provide Holistic Palliative Care for patients with life limiting conditions keep up to date with policy changes and procedures.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and Proud to Lead competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and Proud to Lead competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Experience within a Clinical environmentFall prevention advice and management
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient Hospital Nursing experience
Desirable
- Palliative Care Experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, implement and evaluate the delivery of care for patients Ability to work without direct supervision Demonstrate the ability to care with warmth and understanding Supervise teach and assess registered and non-registered staff
Desirable
- Commitment to developing appraisal and clinical supervision Previous experience of working in a clinical environment Palliative Care Leg UlcerationWound Care Rehabilitation
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge and application of consent, data protection, patient confidentiality and risk management with Health and Safety issues Knowledge of relevant NHS environment Leg Ulcer Course Dressing Selection - Bandaging Palliative Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience within a medical setting Understanding of evidence base care of patients in accordance with Government Guidelines, protocols and pathways Participate in evidence based practice by involvement in Audit/Research and Development with the field of practice
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Be a motivated team player Act as a positive role model by influencing and sharing kills and knowledge Committed to continuous professional development
Desirable
- Welsh Speaking Possibility of working unsociable hours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Experience within a Clinical environmentFall prevention advice and management
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient Hospital Nursing experience
Desirable
- Palliative Care Experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, implement and evaluate the delivery of care for patients Ability to work without direct supervision Demonstrate the ability to care with warmth and understanding Supervise teach and assess registered and non-registered staff
Desirable
- Commitment to developing appraisal and clinical supervision Previous experience of working in a clinical environment Palliative Care Leg UlcerationWound Care Rehabilitation
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge and application of consent, data protection, patient confidentiality and risk management with Health and Safety issues Knowledge of relevant NHS environment Leg Ulcer Course Dressing Selection - Bandaging Palliative Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience within a medical setting Understanding of evidence base care of patients in accordance with Government Guidelines, protocols and pathways Participate in evidence based practice by involvement in Audit/Research and Development with the field of practice
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Be a motivated team player Act as a positive role model by influencing and sharing kills and knowledge Committed to continuous professional development
Desirable
- Welsh Speaking Possibility of working unsociable hours
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).
