Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
We have 2 posts available
18.75 hours until August 2026 to cover maternity leave
18.75 hours until March 2027 to cover maternity leave
Do you have a passion for wound care/tissue viability ? We are looking for someone with passion and vision, who also thrives on working as a part of a team. A Registered Nurse qualification alongside relevant experience in tissue viability are essential for this role. Previous experience of teaching and working in a community setting are an advantage along with the enthusiasm and the ability to work independently.
Main duties of the job
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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 or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and 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 that our 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. First Level Registration
2. BSc/diploma mewn Hyfywedd Meinwe.
Desirable criteria
3. BSc in adult nursing
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Post registration experience in relevant clinical field
5. Specialist expertise in defined clinical area
Aptititudes and Abilities
Essential criteria
6. Proven clinical assessment skills
7. Patient and risk factor screening skills in specialist area
8. Clinically competent in Tissue Viability practice
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
10. Able to demonstrate high level of professional autonomy
11. Ability to facilitate change within defined clinical area
12. Patient advocacy skills
Desirable criteria
13. Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
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