Job overview
The post holder will have Singleton as their base hospital and may be expected to work within another Day surgical Unit within the Health Board. The post holder is required to work as part of a team to assess, develop, implement and evaluate pre, peri and post operative patient care on a daily basis. Working closely with all disciplines without direct supervision to ensure the effective running of the department within set guidelines in the absence of the Lead Nurse.
The post holder is required to provide technical/specialist assistance requiring a high degree of dexterity, precision, accuracy and prolonged concentration to patients and medical staff. The post holder organises own workload/area and may supervise work of others on achievement of our unit competencies within the team. The post holder is required to participate in supervision, teaching and/or mentorship to assist
with the integration of staff within the department.
The post holder will adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Standards of Practice
Main duties of the job
Are you looking for a change? Would you like to become a member of a dynamic unit? We are currently recruiting a Registered Nurse to join our busy team within the Day Surgery Unit in Singleton Hospital
This post will involve the pre & post-operative care of patients undergoing surgical intervention under a number of specialties, including Orthopaedic, Plastic and Ophthalmic Surgery.
Providing care for a number of patients in different specialties throughout the day is mentally demanding and fast paced, you have to ensure there are no delays with patients be prepared to go to Theatre or returning post op from Theatre.
The post holder will also be required to work independently, with focus and autonomously to ensure nurse-led discharge is undertaken in a safe and efficient manner. Time management is a priority as the Unit is open between 7.30am and 6 pm Monday to Friday.
Day Surgery is an evolving service and the successful candidate will have to prove they can be adaptable to keep up with this ever changing environment.
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
Registration
Essential criteria
1. Current compliant registration with NMC
Desirable criteria
2. Experience with Nurse Led Discharge
3. up to date Mentorship
4. Surgical nursing experience
Qualifications
Essential criteria
5. Qualified Nurse
Desirable criteria
6. Welsh speaking
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