About this role
Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for triaging referrals into the Gynaecology service from primary care and other secondary caredepartments.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To use established pathways to assist with clinically safe triage of referrals.To manage / organise the healthcare needs of patients, accept, downgrade, update and reject referrals or refer to an appropriate service / practitioner as required.To provide clinical support as required/requested and provide operational management of the Nurse triage team.To promote evidence-based practice and act as an accountable role model.To lead the triage team acting on behalf of the Senior Nurse including ensuring training needs are met establishing.educational plan for nursing team and performance management and audit.To work with other members of the team together with a focus on patient safety and ensuring that all delegated activities.are in line with the NLIAH (2010) All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.Post holders will be required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Level 1 Registered Nurse Current NMC Reg Masters level Degree or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience Up to date in relevant Mandatory Training Willingness to undertake TAS trainer role
Desirable
Teaching, Mentorship or Coaching qualification Leadership qualification TAS trainer
Experience Essential
Significant experience as a registered practitioner - Extensive experience in gynaecology Experience of triage of patients Evidence of on-going personal & professional development and able to encourage change management Risk assessment and DATIX training Experience of managing staff and patients
Desirable
Clinical Leadership HR training in "Core management skills". Experience of Clinical Audit
Skills and Attributes Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills IT skills including windows-based software Demonstrate good awareness of leadership skills and willingness to develop their professional role Ability to manage own workload effectively - can direct others Able to deal with aggressive patients/relatives/staff and possess skills to de-escalate a situation. An awareness of the need to focus on continuous quality improvement A clear understanding and implementation of the Values and Behaviours framework required by the Health board. Ability to be creative, innovative and adaptable Organised and methodical Motivated Positive role model Flexible with working hours Calm, analytical but assertive during times of increased stress Willing to undergo periodic performance review and can reflect and feedback accordingly. Good team player but able to work on own initiative Staff empowerment Contribute to making the clinical environment conductive to learning and development where individuals feel able to discuss ideas and action showing initiative.
Desirable
Financial and budgetary awareness Robust management of incident reporting and pro-active action planning Knowledgeable about patient care pathways, clinical governance and national guidelines and their application/impact on current practice Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh Demonstrates self-awareness and reflective practice Willing to accept guidance and support.
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 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)