Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the small, patient-focused team at the Outpatients Department, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, and Dewi Sant Hospital, with the requirement to work in Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda if needed.
Main Outpatients facilitates a wide range of consultant-led, nurse-led clinics, and visiting specialties.
The successful candidate must have an interest in outpatient nursing, work well independently and as part of a team, embrace the core values of the health board, and be willing to learn and improve services for patients.
Welsh language skills are desirable (Level 3 or above in Speaking/Listening). This means being able to hold simple conversations with patients; fluency or writing long reports in Welsh is not required. For more information, see the 'Croeso Candidate!' booklet attached.
Main duties of the job
The skills of phlebotomy, ECG recording, and wound care are essential for this role. The successful applicant will facilitate clinics independently, carry out clinical procedures such as Doppler, supervise junior staff, and support student nurses on placement.
They will also manage the outpatient area in the absence of the department manager.
Staff are required to undertake mandatory training and e-learning, actively participate in PADR, and are supported in achieving revalidation.
The successful candidate is encouraged to participate in departmental learning and development initiatives.
Main Outpatients operates Monday to Friday. Flexibility over the 5-day working week is important to meet service needs.
Both English and Welsh speakers are encouraged to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of NHS Wales, providing primary, secondary, and community health and wellbeing services to approximately 450,000 residents across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Our core values are:
* We listen, learn, and improve
* We treat everyone with respect
* We work together as one team
We are a proud local employer, with around 80% of our 15,000 staff living within our region, reflecting our commitment to the communities we serve.
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
* Facilitating clinics independently and as part of a team
* Managing the outpatient area in the absence of the manager
* Planning workload for staff
* Providing wound care
* ECG recording
* Doppler procedures
A full job description and person specification are available within the supporting documents or by clicking 'Apply now' to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Registration
* UK NMC registered with evidence of revalidation
Experience
* Experience in managing an area and supervising junior staff
* Experience as a student mentor
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.
Address
Main Outpatients Department, Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Salary
£30,420 to £37,030 per annum, pro-rata for part-time.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
110-NMR196-0425
Job location
Main Outpatients Department, Royal Glamorgan Hospital
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