Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join the Health Access Team for asylum seekers within Swansea Bay Health Board.
The Health Access Team is a nurse led service which has evolved over time in response to asylum seekers complex needs and the policy context of service provision.
The Health Access Team provide a holistic, person centred approach in assessment of an individual's physical and emotional well-being, promotes healthy behaviours and delivers public health services. The team signposts and refers to services, voluntary support and translated health information.
The Health Access Team act as advocate for individuals and represents the needs of asylum seekers in a variety of strategic forums.
The Health Access Team promote a supportive environment to ensure Staff will thrive and reach their full potential within the service. Innovation and opportunities for professional development are encouraged within the confines of local, national and international policies.
Main duties of the job
Assessment of health needs including migration route, communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases, mental health, sexual health, nutrition, dental health, maternity, child health and safeguarding. Use of interpreting services.
Vaccination of individuals with uncertain or unknown immunisation status including adults, over fives and unaccompanied asylum seeking children.
Latent TB screening
Sign posting and referral to NHS primary and secondary care services
Partnership working with housing provider, statutory and voluntary organisations.
Advocate for asylum seekers, promote equity in access to health care provision.
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
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements
Person specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. Registered Nurse & current NMC Registration Bachelor’s Degree
2. Proficient level of knowledge in clinical speciality Knowledge of service improvement
Desirable criteria
3. Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience) Advanced clinical skills Non-medical Prescribing
Essential Experience
Essential criteria
4. Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
5. Experience of working with preregistration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
Desirable criteria
6. Experience of participating in practice change
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
7. Able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
8. Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others using good communication skills Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups. Awareness of professional issues and developments Able to manage time effectively Ability to use electronic systems - IT skills
9. Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
Other Essential Criteria
Essential criteria
10. Able to work flexibly to meet the business needs e.g. flexible working patterns to ensure maximum visibility of CNS team. Ability to travel to all areas of the UHB in a timely manner Awareness of current developments within the NHS
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.
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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