Job summary
The successful candidate will work within a 24 bedded ward delivering a high standard of quality of care to all our patients.
Being part of the Cardiology team you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge .
You will also have the opportunity to work across Cardiology services which includes the Cardiac Day Care Unit.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
The opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic individuals to join a team of experienced nurses working on our cardiology ward. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge by nursing patients with acute cardiac conditions including delivering care to patients who have previously been cared for in our Cardiac Care Unit.
You will also have the opportunity to work across cardiology services which will include the Cardiac care unit and cardiac day care unit. You will also work with patients who are rehabilitating with various cardiac conditions.
The posts are rotational between day and night duty (except in the Day Care Unit).
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
Develop knowledge and skills to deliver the holistic care of all patients.
Develop the ability to anticipate, recognise and rapidly respond to the unpredictable problems/complications of the ill patient.
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
Develop knowledge and skills to deliver the holistic care of all patients.
Develop the ability to anticipate, recognise and rapidly respond to the unpredictable problems/complications of the ill patient.
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
Qualification
Essential
- Active UK NMC registration
Desirable
- IV devices, IV additives, ILS
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work within a team.
Desirable
- The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a ward environment
Desirable
- Taken charge of ward/department
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Active UK NMC registration
Desirable
- IV devices, IV additives, ILS
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work within a team.
Desirable
- The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a ward environment
Desirable
- Taken charge of ward/department
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Prince Charles Hospital, Second Floor, Ward 2
Gurnos Road
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
