About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic RegisteredChildren's Nurse, with a passion to make a difference, to join the Paediatric Emergency Department at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) as a Senior Staff Nurse (band 6). The Emergency Unit at the University Hospital of Wales assesses over 150,000 patients a year. The Paediatric Emergency Department provides care for acutely unwell and injured children.As the only Paediatric Major Trauma Centre in Wales, patients attend from across the South Wales Major Trauma Network. This exciting development allows staff to be exposed to all types of major trauma and training associated with this.
If you possess a RSCN/ RPN qualification and would welcome the opportunity to provide excellent patient care in a challenging and rewarding environment, then we look forward to receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
The Paediatric Emergency Unit is a challenging but rewarding environment with opportunities to develop and extend the knowledge and skillsrequired to care for Paediatric patients with a wide range of surgical, medical and trauma conditions.
Applications are welcomed from qualified Registered Children's Nurses who have significant experience within Emergency Medicine and can demonstrate substantial knowledge within this field of expertise.
The post holder will be identified as a clinical expert within Emergency Nursing with substantial experience working within the field.
The post holder will be expected mange the flow within the Paediatric Emergency Unit, providing effective leadership and management of the nursing team in an environment which is complex and pressurised.
You will require excellent communication and clinical skills, significant evidence of CPD and show passion and enthusiasm for working in Emergency Medicine.
This is a wonderful career opportunity to further enhance clinical skills relating to Emergency Medicine and major trauma. If you welcome change and innovation in a challenging but rewarding environment we would like to hear from you.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is"Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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Skills
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Special Knowledge
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Personal Qualities
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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
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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
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
Paediatric Emergency Department, University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)