About this role
Job summary
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months to cover maternity leave.
If you are interested applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Urology Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated Urology team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
The post holder will work towards being a clinical expert, acquiring the skills, specialist knowledge , expertise and credibility through direct clinical practice, training and support from the Senior Urology Nursing team across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to work at various sites across the health board in order to meet the needs of the service. The Urology department is currently run across 3 sites;
Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend and Princes Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil
In collaboration with the Consultant Urological Surgeons and the Urology Nurse Practitioners, the post holder will aid in providing a comprehensive urological service for the patients within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) catchment area.
The successful candidate will :
Provide highly developed specialist knowledge and skills within Urological Nursing to the multi-disciplinary team. Provide advice and support to patients and their families. Organisation and clinical provision of Urological services across CTMUHB. Manage own caseload autonomously without direct supervision making decisions on care based on own interpretations, analysis and options available. Provide specialist training and education. Develop and aid in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and protocols. Plan, manage and facilitate nurse led clinics. Deputise for all Nurse Practitioner for Urology as and when required in their absence.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Welsh language skills Desirable
Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Qualifications Essential
NMC registered Nurse Degree in Nursing, or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
Desirable
Master's Degree or working towards Supplementary/Independent prescribing qualification or working towards Counselling qualification
Experience Essential
Appropriate and demonstrable experience in Urology clinical practice Previous experience at Band 6.
Desirable
Previous experience of change management and problem solving.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Ynysmaerdy
Llantrisant
CF72 8XR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)