About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced Registered Nurses to join the District Nursing Service (Bank) .The applicant must be a Registered Nurse , be confident and competent in a wide range of clinical skills and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development. There is a requirement for a flexible approach to work across the Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taff and Merthyr District Nursing Teams and an ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
Main duties of the job
The bank worker will be responsible for providing support to the District Nursing Team in the day to day management of multi-disciplinary/multi-agency packages of scheduled and unscheduled care for patients with multiple, complex and palliative care needs. This will ensure that an efficient and effective service is delivered to the practice population.
They will be responsible for prioritising their own delegated home visits according to the patients' clinical need and geographical location.
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 improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o 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
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Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential
Registered Nurse. Degree in Nursing or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience. Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
Working towards District Nursing Specialist Practitioner qualification. Working towards Supplementary Nurse Prescriber qualification. Mentorship qualification
Experience Essential
Experience in a wide range of clinical skills.
Desirable
Competence and confidence in a wide range of clinical skills including palliative care, chronic disease management and wound management
Aptitude and Abilities Skills Essential
A high level of interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to engage members of the public. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Standard keyboard skills and IT literacy.
Desirable
Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services.
Personal Qualities Essential
Ability to diffuse difficult/threatening situations. Ability to deal with complex/stressful situations. Able to work in a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency arena. Excellent organisational skills.
Desirable
The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level.
Other Essential
Post is community base therefore access to a vehicle to travel throughout the locality in a timely manner is essential. Enhanced DBS Check
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 Glanrhyd Hospital
Tondu Road
Bridgend
CF31 4LN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)