Job summary
Band 7- Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department
An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 to join the Emergency Department team at Princess of Wales hospital
The Emergency Department at Princess of Wales hospital is a busy department within a large District General Hospital. The unit consists of a dedicated paediatric unit, minor injuries unit, majors unit and an adult and paediatric resuscitation area.
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide a high quality service and clinical evidence based care to our patient population whilst ensuring a positive learning environment for all staff.
The successful candidate will need to have a clear vision for best practice and evidence of complex decision-making skills.
The successful candidate will possess:
- Leadership and organisational skills.
- Complex decision-making skills.
- A clear vision for best practice.
- A caring attitude with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Have the ability to develop relationships across professional and organisational boundaries.
- Evidence of experience in the implementation of transformational change.
We welcome both paediatric and adult trained nurses to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to carry out a range of assigned tasks involving direct and indirect care for the benefit of the patient/client in accordance with agreed protocols.
Provide leadership, mentorship and support and act as a role model to the team.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all relevant policies and procedures are adhered to, and staff within the Emergency Department (ED) meet the UHB requirements outlined in the Health and Safety Policy.
The post holder will support the Senior Nurse to provide line management, clinical and professional leadership, advice and support to nurses within the ED and ensure the highest standard of nursing care is delivered to patients attending the ED.
The post holder will have a continuing responsibility of the management and the delivery of a highly specialised service.
They will assist the Senior Nurse in developing systems and processes to monitor:
- Quality of care.
- Adherence to UHB policies and procedures.
- Clinical practice.
- The post holder will maximise the performance of all nursing staff within ED, ensuring effective structures for the supervision and direction of work.
- They will lead on audits for the Emergency Department, providing audit outcomes and reports to the wider multi-disciplinary team
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 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.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt 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 in the documents right at the bottom.
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 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.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt 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 in the documents right at the bottom.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive background with Emergency nursing
- Evidence of managing a group of staff
- Ability to carry out and interpret audits, and act accordingly
- Experience of change management
- Understanding the concept and importance of clinical governance
- Effective teaching/supervisory and leadership skills.
Desirable
- Staff rostering/allocate knowledge
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Fully trained and competent in the use of the Manchester Triage
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Ability to produce written and verbal reports pertinent to the post
- Extensive clinical knowledge and skills
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Knowledge of the incident reporting system
- Specific ongoing project and goals
Desirable
- TNCC or equivalent
- ALS/ePALS
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B1) are Desirable for this Role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive background with Emergency nursing
- Evidence of managing a group of staff
- Ability to carry out and interpret audits, and act accordingly
- Experience of change management
- Understanding the concept and importance of clinical governance
- Effective teaching/supervisory and leadership skills.
Desirable
- Staff rostering/allocate knowledge
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Fully trained and competent in the use of the Manchester Triage
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Ability to produce written and verbal reports pertinent to the post
- Extensive clinical knowledge and skills
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Knowledge of the incident reporting system
- Specific ongoing project and goals
Desirable
- TNCC or equivalent
- ALS/ePALS
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B1) 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).
