Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Child Disability Team. This is a Band 7 permanent post for 15 hours per week (2 days) based at Cimla Hospital, Neath.
This is a community-based role requiring travel between clinics, client's homes and Local Authority buildings.
The successful applicant will work opposite an established Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist to ensure the service offers cover 5 days a week.
Main duties of the job
The Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist:
- Participates in assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating care for patients/clients as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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Works within the ALN framework, carry out and delegate responsibilities as needed and will maintain record keeping in line with professional and health board policies, delegated administration, and clerical duties.
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Actively works in partnership with members of the child disability team, wider health visiting team and voluntary and statutory agencies as appropriate to ensure transparency and efficiency of the ALN process, attending meetings as needed.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details of the main responsibilities can be found in the attached job description and personal specification.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details of the main responsibilities can be found in the attached job description and personal specification.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Person Specification
Qualifications & knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse & current NMC registration
- Master's Degree or equivalent experience - specialist qualifications, expert level of knowledge in clinical speciality
- Knowledge of service improvement
- Awareness of current developments within the NHS
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Management qualification (or equivalent experience)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the relevant specialty. Experience of working in a multiprofessional environment
- Experience of managing a ward area/department
- Experience of working with preregistration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
- Experience of undertaking audit
- Experience of using reflective learning to support the development of self and staff
Desirable
- Experience of participating in research
Aptitude & abilities
Essential
- Adhere to & can demonstrate SBU values & behaviours
- Able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
- Evidence of undertaking presentations to groups
- Ability to use electronic systems / IT proficiency
Desirable
- Welsh language skills are desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse & current NMC registration
- Master's Degree or equivalent experience - specialist qualifications, expert level of knowledge in clinical speciality
- Knowledge of service improvement
- Awareness of current developments within the NHS
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Management qualification (or equivalent experience)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the relevant specialty. Experience of working in a multiprofessional environment
- Experience of managing a ward area/department
- Experience of working with preregistration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
- Experience of undertaking audit
- Experience of using reflective learning to support the development of self and staff
Desirable
- Experience of participating in research
Aptitude & abilities
Essential
- Adhere to & can demonstrate SBU values & behaviours
- Able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
- Evidence of undertaking presentations to groups
- Ability to use electronic systems / IT proficiency
Desirable
- Welsh language skills are desirable
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).
