Job summary
We are looking for dynamic, forward thinking and committed nurses to join our dedicated teams within our CTM-wide Stroke Unit.
The successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering high quality person centred care.
We have fantastic opportunities for you to develop your clinical skills and knowledge in an environment which is conducive to learning and development.
Main duties of the job
We are currently a 50 bedded unit based in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.
Staff are committed to your ongoing professional development and you will benefit from preceptorship and the support of an experienced and enthusiastic multi-professional team, committed to the delivery of excellent patient care.
We are looking for dynamic, forward thinking and committed nurses to join our dedicated teams within our stroke unit where we specialise in acute and rehabilitation stroke care.
The successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering high quality person centred care. We have fantastic opportunities for you to develop your clinical skills and knowledge in an environment which is conducive to learning.
We provide all new staff with an induction period, a 'buddy' nurse and the opportunity to join our Clinical Supervision programme. We welcome and encourage all enquiries and applications for both full and part time positions.
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable at Level 3 Speaking/Listening (or 'B1' Level if you've learnt Welsh as an adult). This doesn't mean you have to be 'fluent' or be able to write long reports in welsh; it just means being able to hold simple conversation with a patient.
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.
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
- UK NMC Registered General Nurse
- Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under NMC Code of Conduct.
Desirable
- IV devices. IV additives.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a ward environment.
Aptitude and Abilities Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to demonstrate effective verbal communication skills
- Ability to work within a team
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexibility to meet service needs.
- Amenable to change as required.
- Ability to travel to all UHB sites.
Other
Essential
- Subject to satisfactory DBS check.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- UK NMC Registered General Nurse
- Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under NMC Code of Conduct.
Desirable
- IV devices. IV additives.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a ward environment.
Aptitude and Abilities Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to demonstrate effective verbal communication skills
- Ability to work within a team
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexibility to meet service needs.
- Amenable to change as required.
- Ability to travel to all UHB sites.
Other
Essential
- Subject to satisfactory DBS check.
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).
