We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, and any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed. Please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3.
If you are successful at interview for this post, you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are shortlisted for this post, you will be contacted via your email account used to apply, so please check it regularly.
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top-up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top-up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum. This temporary top-up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.
Job Overview
As part of the role, you will be expected to work within the main recovery area in Grange University Health Board (GUH) to support the emergency service.
Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner - Ambulatory CEPOD GUH
We are looking for highly motivated Ambulatory CEPOD Nurses / Practitioners to join our versatile Theatre team.
Newly appointed candidates will undertake a comprehensive training programme supported by our designated theatre Practice Educator.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
This is a Monday to Friday service to cover CEPOD day cases and support other theatre departments within ABUHB. The department will undertake both emergency and elective procedures, covering General Surgery, ENT, Vascular, Obstetrics, Max Fax, Gynaecology, CEPOD and Trauma.
Newly appointed candidates will undertake a comprehensive training programme supported by our designated theatre Practice Educator.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, provide occupational health support, and have an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Qualifications And Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Registered (RSCN) holding current registration with NMC Or Registered ODP with HCPC
Desirable criteria
* Degree / Diploma qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
* Previous experience working as a band 5 in a surgical environment
* Evidence of further development in line with NMC requirements
Safeguarding
* Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Children’s Barred List check
Desirable criteria
* Mentorship
Other
Essential criteria
* Ability to travel within ABUHB to support other sites when needed.
Desirable criteria
* Informed consent guidelines, Surgical safety procedures and guidelines, NATSSIPS/LOCSSIPS
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
* Good liaison, negotiating, motivational, empathic skills.
* Adaptable and flexible approach to work, IT literacy and numeracy.
* Able to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised and evidence-based care.
* Good organisational skills, excellent communication skills, including providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information.
* Resilience and desire to continuously improve service provision.
Desirable criteria
* ILS
* Appreciation of audit and research methodologies, problem-solving skills.
* Welsh Language Skills at levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
* Welsh Language Skills at levels 4 or 5 are essential in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
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