Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and energetic professional to join the Gynaecology/Surgery team at Prince Charles Hospital.
The Gynaecology/Surgery ward is based within the Planned Care Group at Prince Charles Hospital. The ward consists of twenty beds, 4 trolleys and 4 waiting room chairs. There is also a treatment room that is utilised and set up for the examination and treatment of patients in Gynaecology Assessment Unit (GAU) and ambulatory care area.
Main duties of the job
You will be joining a team of dedicated nursing staff who will provide you with all the support you will need to flourish, develop and encouraged to excel. Working as part of our dedicated multi-disciplinary team we will value you, and your contribution to delivering excellent, safe and compassionate care to our patients with the Gynaecology/Acute Surgical Speciality.
The ideal candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a flexible approach to work. A commitment to delivering high standards of patient focused care is an essential requirement of the post, along with time management and delegation skills which are integral to the role.
You will possess the ability to work on your own initiative whilst working as part of the team, and the ability to develop relationships across professional and Organisational boundaries. You will have access to further study and opportunities to expand your role in line with service development.
Welsh Skills Desirable:This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Thisdoesn'tmean essential;whilst the candidatedoesn'tneed to have skills in Welsh,we'llconsider it an advantage when short-listingand selectingcandidates.Thisisn't'fluency',just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' inthedocuments right at the bottom
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
Be responsible for the management of a group of patients, and occasionally take charge of the ward for the duration of their duty.
Be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care.
Be responsible for ensuring all policies and procedures are adhered to.
Be responsible for the support and supervision of junior staff and student.
Provide holistic care and advocacy to patients and their families.
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 Health Board currently operate a number of different shift systems. The most common are a 12.5 hour shift, inclusive of either one 30 minute or two 30-minute unpaid breaks. These shift patterns are subject to review and the Health Board reserves the right to change working arrangements. CTM is a Health Board committed to meaningful consultation with staff and to making balanced decisions that consider all aspects of our service and workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the management of a group of patients, and occasionally take charge of the ward for the duration of their duty.
Be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care.
Be responsible for ensuring all policies and procedures are adhered to.
Be responsible for the support and supervision of junior staff and student.
Provide holistic care and advocacy to patients and their families.
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 Health Board currently operate a number of different shift systems. The most common are a 12.5 hour shift, inclusive of either one 30 minute or two 30-minute unpaid breaks. These shift patterns are subject to review and the Health Board reserves the right to change working arrangements. CTM is a Health Board committed to meaningful consultation with staff and to making balanced decisions that consider all aspects of our service and workforce.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- IV devices, IV additives, ILS
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a Gynaecology/Surgical ward environment
Desirable
- Taking charge of ward or working towards
Skills
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- IV devices, IV additives, ILS
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a Gynaecology/Surgical ward environment
Desirable
- Taking charge of ward or working towards
Skills
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.
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).
