Job summary
Adult Inpatient -Maldwyn Ward, Victoria Memorial Hospital, Welshpool We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic, forward thinking and patient-centred individuals to join our excellent nursing team in the North Locality. We are looking for nurses that are able to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team, are caring and kind and who wish to develop their clinical and leadership skills. We have permanent roles to offer on a full time and part time basis in Welshpool Hospital. We are a motivated team committed to the care of our patients and deliver a high standard of care we can be proud of, for patients from across Powys. We look forward to hearing from nurses that have an interest in palliative care alongside rehabilitation and general medical care. We would be happy to discuss the role requirements with you and introduce you to the ward and the team. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward-facing, patient-centred individual to join our excellent nursing team at Welshpool Hospital. We are looking for an individual who can work well as part of a multidisciplinary team, who is caring and kind and wants to develop their clinical leadership skills. You will be expected to work as an autonomous practitioner with the support of the ward manager, senior nursing and therapies staff.
There are various hours and working patterns available on the ward.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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/Experience
Essential
- NMC Registered
- Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
- Experience of providing hoslitic nursing care
- Interest in developing nursing skills
- Clear understanding of contract of care
- Ability to document details clearly and accurately
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration study and training
- Awareness of safeguarding
- Intermediate life support
- Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
- Implement evidence-based pratice
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Clear understanding of consent process
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to document details clearly and accurately
- Clear understanding of consent process
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Knowledge of incident reporting policy
- Awareness of policies
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- NMC Registered
- Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
- Experience of providing hoslitic nursing care
- Interest in developing nursing skills
- Clear understanding of contract of care
- Ability to document details clearly and accurately
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration study and training
- Awareness of safeguarding
- Intermediate life support
- Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
- Implement evidence-based pratice
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Clear understanding of consent process
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to document details clearly and accurately
- Clear understanding of consent process
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Knowledge of incident reporting policy
- Awareness of policies
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).
