Job summary
- Main area
- Out Patients
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 070-NMR180-1024
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Brecon Hospital
- Town
- Brecon
- Salary
- £30,420 - £37,030 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Outpatients Staff Nurse
Band 5
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview
Are you a registered nurse looking for a new challenge?
The Outpatient Department in Brecon Hospital are looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated registered nurse to join the team. You will work, as part of a team, to ensure a high standard of nursing care and safety for patients and all service users with the Out-patients Department.
Main duties of the job
There are a range of specialties delivered at the hospital such as:
ENT, Gynaecology, Oral surgery, Colorectal surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, Rheumatology, and Ophthalmology
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, participating and contributing to the wider clinical governance agenda including service developments, and flexible working to meet the needs of patients. The nurse will evaluate assigned patients within an outpatient facility or clinic, determine the appropriate equipment that will be needed, make preparations, and assist physicians during examinations. You will also perform various patient tests and administer medications within the scope of practice of a registered nurse.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person specification
Qualifcations
Essential criteria
- NMC registration
- Degree qualification or relevant experience
Desirable criteria
- Recognised teaching qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience at band 5 or above
- Experience of leading audit cycles
- Leadership skills
- Excellent clinical skills
- Required to run a department
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues in the nursing profession
- Experience of clinic speciality
- Knowledge of management processes
- Participation in SOP development
Desirable criteria
- Meets all Desirable criteria
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Experience of having a lead role in change management
- Budgetary /financial awareness
- Leadership skills
- Adaptable/flexible hours/weekends
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
values
Essential criteria
- Approachable
- Dynamic and motivated
- Caring towards patients and colleagues
Desirable criteria
- Teaching qualification
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to meet travel requirements of the post
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Judith Jamieson
- Job title
- Senior Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01874 615654
- Additional information
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