Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced Registered Nurse to apply for role of Senior Nurse for Palliative care. Working closely with the clinical Lead nurse the Senior nurse role will offer expert knowledge and leadership to the in patient units and CNS nursing teams.
The applicant must be confident and competent in a wide range of skills and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional learning and development. There is a requirement for a flexible approach to work and an ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
The successful applicant will have experience in a leadership role and managing teams where experience in Palliative care would be required. A management qualification would also be desirable.
There are multiple demands in this exciting role but the successful candidate will be supported by a very friendly and enthusiastic colleagues.
Main duties of the job
There are multiple demands in this exciting role due to the challenging nature of providing care for patients inside and outside of the hospital environment.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
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
The post holder is expected to work with autonomy to provide highly specialised professional advice to colleagues to ensure high standards of direct care delivery. This includes interpreting and implementing national policy and supporting systems for professional revalidation and performance management of ward managers that are accountable for quality, safe care.
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
The post holder is expected to work with autonomy to provide highly specialised professional advice to colleagues to ensure high standards of direct care delivery. This includes interpreting and implementing national policy and supporting systems for professional revalidation and performance management of ward managers that are accountable for quality, safe care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant clinical experience at Band 7 or equivalent or above
- Demonstrate experience in effective resource management skills
Desirable
- Experience working within health and social service systems, both at local and strategic levels
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Master's Level or possess skills, knowledge and/or training and experience to its equivalency
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experiences
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant clinical experience at Band 7 or equivalent or above
- Demonstrate experience in effective resource management skills
Desirable
- Experience working within health and social service systems, both at local and strategic levels
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Master's Level or possess skills, knowledge and/or training and experience to its equivalency
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experiences
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).
