Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
If you are a band 5 looking for to develop new skills and enhance your knowledge in caring for patients requiring a higher level of care, then an exciting opportunity has arisen in the Enhanced Care Unit in Singleton Hospital. The Enhanced Care Unit based in Singleton Hospital currently consists of 6 beds, 2 for hematology/ oncology/ medical emergencies and 4 beds for post operative surgical patients. The Enhanced Care Unit offers a higher level of care from the general ward for patients who require some extra support immediately following their surgery, this may include invasive blood pressure monitoring or the use of low dose vasopressor for a short period of time. The Unit can also provide high flow nasal oxygen therapy- Optiflow support, acute non- invasive mask ventilation, invasive monitoring and cardiovascular support for 48 hours or pending transfer to Morriston Hospital.
The surgical patient may require anything from a 24 - 72 hour stay with us, whereas a haematology/ oncology patient may require our level of care for weeks. Through these different specialties and different surgical procedures each day brings new challenges and new opportunities to learn with our fabulous and supportive team.
Main duties of the job
Use of communication using different formats i.e., verbal, written and non-verbal, using appropriate tools when necessary. Preparing patients for theatre, receiving patients post op. admitting unwell and unstable patients from the hospital. Ensuring patients safety if paramount. Carrying out any procedures/investigations needed whilst in the unit. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Adhere to Health Board Policies and Procedures. Whilst working within your NMC code. Assess the patients’ nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in order to ensure the delivery of effective patient Care. Working with the MDT and where appropriate involve patients and carers/relatives. Safely Administer medication, ensuring that procedures are compliant with Health Board Policy. Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to development of others whilst insuring mandatory statutory compliance .
Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information i.e. staffing, financial and patient issues. Record patients’ property ensuring that procedures are compliant with Health Board Policies and protocols and maintain patients nursing records to ensure information is accurate and up to date Research Development. Evaluation & Audit Take a proactive role in the management of risk. i.e. risk assessments, reporting incidents and near misses
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
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. NMC registered
2. Clear understanding of consent process
Desirable criteria
3. Evidence of post registration study and training,
Essential Experience
Essential criteria
4. Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
5. Experience of providing holistic nursing care
6. Interest in developing nursing skills
Desirable criteria
7. Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
8. Implement evidence-based practice
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
9. Abilities required to perform and communicate effectively in the role,
10. Ability to document details clearly and accurately and have IT skills
Desirable criteria
11. Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Other Essential Criteria
Essential criteria
12. Able to work hours flexibly
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