Job summary
An exiting opportunity has arisen for a full time staff nurse to join our dedicated healthcare team within the young persons unit at HMP & YOI Parc, to lead on health promotion, health assessments and general nursing.
The successful candidate will contribute to and lead on the continuing improvement and development of primary care nursing services for young people.
The range of assigned tasks will be carried out with the highest standard to support and enable qualified staff to provide patient care, which reflects the quality of standards and values/behaviours of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB).
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
- Responsibility for the management of the patient/client in clinical settings.
- Be responsible for maintaining the standards of patient care set by primary care.
- Be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are observed.
- Be responsible for providing accurate, current, comprehensive and concise records concerning the condition of the client.
- Liaise with the appropriate Clinical Specialists i.e. GPs, Practice Teams and Clinical Nurse Specialists, in relation to individual patient requirements.
- The assessment, planning, delivery, evaluation and updating of individual plans of care, acknowledging personal beliefs, identity and preferences of parents/carers.
- Contribute to the ongoing support of patients and others significant to them, maintaining the patient's interests, their identity and their wellbeing .
- Informing and advising the Nurse Manager/Deputy of actual or potential problems with regard to patients, staff, visitors, etc, and where necessary, contribute to the appropriate action in resolving such problems on an ongoing basis.
- Be required to make decisions on care provided, making referrals as appropriate
- Undertake venepuncture procedures following appropriate training and on completion of care competencies.
- Be expected to attend medical emergencies and lead on performing basic life support and or first aid.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
- Responsibility for the management of the patient/client in clinical settings.
- They will be responsible for ensuring that all resources within that area are used to an optimum effect.
- Participating in responsibility for ensuring that all policies and procedures are observed, and meet the Health Board requirements contained in the Health & Safety Policy.
- Participating in responsibility for the support and supervision of junior staff i.e. registered nurses, student nurses and health care support workers.
- Be responsible for providing accurate, current, comprehensive and concise records concerning the condition of the client in accordance with the NMC Standards For Records and Record Keeping and in compliance with the Data Protection Act.
- Ensuring that practice is in line with, and reflects the requirements of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and is evidence-based.
- Ensuring that any personal and professional development plans reflect the requirements of the NMC & the Post Registration Education and Practice guidelines.
- Ensuring that Health Board Policies and Procedures are met in relation to Personal professional responsibilities.
- Be responsible for maintaining the standards of patient care set by primary care.
- Be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are observed.
- Be responsible for the support and supervision of junior staff.
- Be responsible for providing accurate, current, comprehensive and concise records concerning the condition of the client.
- Liaise with the appropriate Clinical Specialists i.e. GPs, Practice Teams and Clinical Nurse Specialists, in relation to individual patient requirements.
- Work in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.
- Demonstrate good organisational skills with responsibility for ensuring efficient and effective use of human and financial resources.
- The assessment, planning, delivery, evaluation and updating of individual plans of care, acknowledging personal beliefs, identity and preferences of parents/carers.
- Undertake direct nursing care for patients across a range of procedures, who may require wound care e.g. removal of sutures
- Enable patients to achieve physical comfort assisting in minimising client discomfort and pain.
- Participate in basic health education of patients and custodial staff.
- Contribute to the ongoing support of patients and others significant to them, maintaining the patients interests, their identity and their wellbeing.
- Informing and advising the Nurse Manager/Deputy of actual or potential problems with regard to patients, staff, visitors, etc, and where necessary, contribute to the appropriate action in resolving such problems on an ongoing basis.
- Be required to make decisions on care provided, making referrals as appropriate: these may involve judgements involving complex facts or situations, which require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options, including prison regime.
- ssist in the supporting/teaching of other registered nurses, student nurses and healthcare support workers.
- Support the practice-based team in the organisation, facilitation and implementation of a comprehensive nursing service.
- Complete any follow up action required following the consultation/treatment, ensuring this is both timely and appropriate.
- Prioritise own workload to ensure effective time management.
- Assist in the management of change where there is an identified need within the service.
- Comply with, support and lead on change, thus ensuring that any new practice is disseminated to both healthcare staff and operational colleagues.
- Be accountable for ensuring knowledge and skill is developed and maintained for any extended practice undertaken within an agreed protocol and procedure
- Demonstrate good organisational skills and efficient use of resources when undertaking clinical activity.
- Ensure the environment is safe for patients, meets the required standard of cleanliness and all equipment is maintained in good working order and checked as necessary
- Manage and maintain a diary of all work activities, making it available for audit as necessary.
- Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.
- Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news, some of whom will be anxious, upset and potentially antagonistic.
- Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.
- Utilise communication skills to support patients to adhere to prescribed treatment regimens.
- Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.
- Estimate and maintain effective communication with individuals and groups within the practice environment external stakeholders.
- Act as an advocate when representing the patients and colleagues viewpoints to others.
- Liaise with colleagues in management of patients who require wound care within the clinic environment (including the application of prescribed dressings, suture removal etc)
- Adhere to the manual handling policy and specific guidelines relating to bariatric patient in the clinic setting
- Keyboard skills and information technology skills including word processing, email, intranet and internet, power point for communication, correspondence, clinical reports, teaching preparation, clinical literature searches
- The post requires highly developed physical skills, where accuracy is important, but there is no specific requirement for speed, for example when responding to life-threatening medical emergencies.
- Undertake venepuncture procedures following appropriate training and on completion of care competencies.
- Undertake ECG procedure following a period of training, reporting abnormalities to the GPs.
- Be responsible for day to day supervision of staff, including clinical supervision and training which may include basic HR advice.
- Be expected to assist in the identification and achievement of staff training and development needs through the implementation of Health Board policies and procedures.
- Ensure a learning environment to encourage staff development.
- Advise and arbitrate where there may be differences of opinion amongst staff.
- Support the Nurse Manager/Deputy and staff when skill mix reviews are being undertaken.
- Participate, where appropriate, in the review of job descriptions for more junior staff.
- Participate in the recruitment and selection procedures.
- Act as a mentor for student nurses.
- Have the opportunity to develop, through the personal development review process their own clinical and managerial skills to the benefit of the clinical setting.
- Ensure that staff working within the clinical setting are aware of their responsibilities within Health Board policies.
- Participate in the Health Board and Prison Induction Programme at Directorate and Departmental level.
- Ensure that UHB and Statutory Policies and Procedures are followed and implemented and report any problems including proposing changes to working practices or procedures.
- At all times, assist the practice-based team in the effective management of resources within sphere of responsibility.
- Have an awareness of budget and spending trends within the Directorate, and associated skill mix/staff resources.
- Where appropriate, will monitor and record expenditure e.g. medical equipment and consumables.
- Follow Health Board/Statutory procedures in the safe storage of information and confidentiality.
- Be required to access computerised and written information, which informs care e.g. care plans, observation charts investigation results (e.g. pathology and radiology.)
- Be expected to participate in audit, supporting and implementing any necessary changes in relation to patient care.
- Be expected to participate in research, interpretation and analysis of findings and their application to practice.
- The post holder would be expected to provide evidence- based care and have an active involvement in any research and audit within their sphere e.g. assist with audit of standards of care for wound infections.
- Be expected to attend medical emergencies and lead on performing basic life support and or first aid prior to patient being taken to hospital
- Be expected to administer medication in accordance to NMC guidance for administration of medication.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
- Responsibility for the management of the patient/client in clinical settings.
- They will be responsible for ensuring that all resources within that area are used to an optimum effect.
- Participating in responsibility for ensuring that all policies and procedures are observed, and meet the Health Board requirements contained in the Health & Safety Policy.
- Participating in responsibility for the support and supervision of junior staff i.e. registered nurses, student nurses and health care support workers.
- Be responsible for providing accurate, current, comprehensive and concise records concerning the condition of the client in accordance with the NMC Standards For Records and Record Keeping and in compliance with the Data Protection Act.
- Ensuring that practice is in line with, and reflects the requirements of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and is evidence-based.
- Ensuring that any personal and professional development plans reflect the requirements of the NMC & the Post Registration Education and Practice guidelines.
- Ensuring that Health Board Policies and Procedures are met in relation to Personal professional responsibilities.
- Be responsible for maintaining the standards of patient care set by primary care.
- Be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are observed.
- Be responsible for the support and supervision of junior staff.
- Be responsible for providing accurate, current, comprehensive and concise records concerning the condition of the client.
- Liaise with the appropriate Clinical Specialists i.e. GPs, Practice Teams and Clinical Nurse Specialists, in relation to individual patient requirements.
- Work in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.
- Demonstrate good organisational skills with responsibility for ensuring efficient and effective use of human and financial resources.
- The assessment, planning, delivery, evaluation and updating of individual plans of care, acknowledging personal beliefs, identity and preferences of parents/carers.
- Undertake direct nursing care for patients across a range of procedures, who may require wound care e.g. removal of sutures
- Enable patients to achieve physical comfort assisting in minimising client discomfort and pain.
- Participate in basic health education of patients and custodial staff.
- Contribute to the ongoing support of patients and others significant to them, maintaining the patients interests, their identity and their wellbeing.
- Informing and advising the Nurse Manager/Deputy of actual or potential problems with regard to patients, staff, visitors, etc, and where necessary, contribute to the appropriate action in resolving such problems on an ongoing basis.
- Be required to make decisions on care provided, making referrals as appropriate: these may involve judgements involving complex facts or situations, which require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options, including prison regime.
- ssist in the supporting/teaching of other registered nurses, student nurses and healthcare support workers.
- Support the practice-based team in the organisation, facilitation and implementation of a comprehensive nursing service.
- Complete any follow up action required following the consultation/treatment, ensuring this is both timely and appropriate.
- Prioritise own workload to ensure effective time management.
- Assist in the management of change where there is an identified need within the service.
- Comply with, support and lead on change, thus ensuring that any new practice is disseminated to both healthcare staff and operational colleagues.
- Be accountable for ensuring knowledge and skill is developed and maintained for any extended practice undertaken within an agreed protocol and procedure
- Demonstrate good organisational skills and efficient use of resources when undertaking clinical activity.
- Ensure the environment is safe for patients, meets the required standard of cleanliness and all equipment is maintained in good working order and checked as necessary
- Manage and maintain a diary of all work activities, making it available for audit as necessary.
- Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.
- Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news, some of whom will be anxious, upset and potentially antagonistic.
- Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.
- Utilise communication skills to support patients to adhere to prescribed treatment regimens.
- Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.
- Estimate and maintain effective communication with individuals and groups within the practice environment external stakeholders.
- Act as an advocate when representing the patients and colleagues viewpoints to others.
- Liaise with colleagues in management of patients who require wound care within the clinic environment (including the application of prescribed dressings, suture removal etc)
- Adhere to the manual handling policy and specific guidelines relating to bariatric patient in the clinic setting
- Keyboard skills and information technology skills including word processing, email, intranet and internet, power point for communication, correspondence, clinical reports, teaching preparation, clinical literature searches
- The post requires highly developed physical skills, where accuracy is important, but there is no specific requirement for speed, for example when responding to life-threatening medical emergencies.
- Undertake venepuncture procedures following appropriate training and on completion of care competencies.
- Undertake ECG procedure following a period of training, reporting abnormalities to the GPs.
- Be responsible for day to day supervision of staff, including clinical supervision and training which may include basic HR advice.
- Be expected to assist in the identification and achievement of staff training and development needs through the implementation of Health Board policies and procedures.
- Ensure a learning environment to encourage staff development.
- Advise and arbitrate where there may be differences of opinion amongst staff.
- Support the Nurse Manager/Deputy and staff when skill mix reviews are being undertaken.
- Participate, where appropriate, in the review of job descriptions for more junior staff.
- Participate in the recruitment and selection procedures.
- Act as a mentor for student nurses.
- Have the opportunity to develop, through the personal development review process their own clinical and managerial skills to the benefit of the clinical setting.
- Ensure that staff working within the clinical setting are aware of their responsibilities within Health Board policies.
- Participate in the Health Board and Prison Induction Programme at Directorate and Departmental level.
- Ensure that UHB and Statutory Policies and Procedures are followed and implemented and report any problems including proposing changes to working practices or procedures.
- At all times, assist the practice-based team in the effective management of resources within sphere of responsibility.
- Have an awareness of budget and spending trends within the Directorate, and associated skill mix/staff resources.
- Where appropriate, will monitor and record expenditure e.g. medical equipment and consumables.
- Follow Health Board/Statutory procedures in the safe storage of information and confidentiality.
- Be required to access computerised and written information, which informs care e.g. care plans, observation charts investigation results (e.g. pathology and radiology.)
- Be expected to participate in audit, supporting and implementing any necessary changes in relation to patient care.
- Be expected to participate in research, interpretation and analysis of findings and their application to practice.
- The post holder would be expected to provide evidence- based care and have an active involvement in any research and audit within their sphere e.g. assist with audit of standards of care for wound infections.
- Be expected to attend medical emergencies and lead on performing basic life support and or first aid prior to patient being taken to hospital
- Be expected to administer medication in accordance to NMC guidance for administration of medication.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development across a range of procedures
- Evidence of maintaning clinical knowledge and skills
- Evidence of attendance at short courses or specialist training to postgraduate Diploma level or possess equivalent skills , knowledge or experience.
Desirable
- Diploma in Chronic Conditions
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under NMC code of conduct
- Working knowledge of multi-disciplinary team working
- Knowledge of clinical governance
Desirable
- Understanding of primary care services
- Knowledge of Childhood Immunisation schedule
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the care of patients presenting with chronic conditions
- Experience of educating patients in the management of their condition, including lifestyle
- Experience of mentoring student nurses
- Experience of applying the principles of Clinical Governance within practice
Desirable
- Experience of working within a secure environment
- Experience of working with young adults
Skills
Essential
- Excellent Communication Skills, verbal and written
- Excellent time management skills
- Effective team player with ability to develop potential in others
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Ability to demonstrate good standard of record keeping in line with NMC requirements
- Teaching skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development across a range of procedures
- Evidence of maintaning clinical knowledge and skills
- Evidence of attendance at short courses or specialist training to postgraduate Diploma level or possess equivalent skills , knowledge or experience.
Desirable
- Diploma in Chronic Conditions
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under NMC code of conduct
- Working knowledge of multi-disciplinary team working
- Knowledge of clinical governance
Desirable
- Understanding of primary care services
- Knowledge of Childhood Immunisation schedule
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the care of patients presenting with chronic conditions
- Experience of educating patients in the management of their condition, including lifestyle
- Experience of mentoring student nurses
- Experience of applying the principles of Clinical Governance within practice
Desirable
- Experience of working within a secure environment
- Experience of working with young adults
Skills
Essential
- Excellent Communication Skills, verbal and written
- Excellent time management skills
- Effective team player with ability to develop potential in others
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Ability to demonstrate good standard of record keeping in line with NMC requirements
- Teaching skills
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).
