Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Powys Teaching Health Board Outpatients department for Planned Care for a registered nurse.
Are you a registered nurse looking for a new challenge?
The Outpatients department in Llandrindod Wells Hospital is looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated registered nurse to join the team. You will work, as part of a team, to ensure a high standard of nursing care and safety for patients and all service users within the Outpatients department.
Main duties of the job
There are a range of specialties delivered at the hospitals such as:
ENT, Gynaecology, Oral surgery, Colorectal surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, Rheumatology, and OphthalmologyThe post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, participating and contributing to the wider clinical governance agenda including service developments, and flexible working to meet the needs of patients. The nurse will evaluate assigned patients within an outpatient facility or clinic, determine the appropriate equipment that will be needed, make preparations, and assist physicians during examinations. You will also perform various patient tests and administer medications within the scope of practice of a registered nurse.
An informal visit is recommended.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.
Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.
Did you know - Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 or powys.workforcegeneralenquiries@wales.nhs.uk
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
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
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of current professional development
- Degree qualification or relevant clinical experience
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience at band 5 or above
- Experience in leading audit cycles
- Leadership skills
- Excellent clinical skills
- Computer literate
- Required to run a department
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues in the nursing profession
- Experience of clinic speciality
- Knowledge of management processes
- Participation in SOP development
- Data entry
Values
Essential
- Approachable
- Dynamic and motivated
- Caring towards patients and colleagues
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet travel requirements of the post
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Experience of having a lead role in change management
- Budgetary /financial awareness
- Leadership skills
- Adaptable/flexible hours/weekends
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of current professional development
- Degree qualification or relevant clinical experience
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience at band 5 or above
- Experience in leading audit cycles
- Leadership skills
- Excellent clinical skills
- Computer literate
- Required to run a department
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues in the nursing profession
- Experience of clinic speciality
- Knowledge of management processes
- Participation in SOP development
- Data entry
Values
Essential
- Approachable
- Dynamic and motivated
- Caring towards patients and colleagues
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet travel requirements of the post
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Experience of having a lead role in change management
- Budgetary /financial awareness
- Leadership skills
- Adaptable/flexible hours/weekends
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).
