About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Urgent Care Division in the Emergency Department. If you are looking for a new challenge this may be the opportunity for you. You will be expected to work as part of the multidisciplinary team and be actively involved in providing high standards of care during the busiest periods which includes nights.
You will also be expected to demonstrate a high level of nursing assessment and clinical care skills by supporting qualified nursing staff.
If you are a highly motivated, skilled, knowledgeable dynamic individual with excellent caring & communication skills we welcome your application.
This post is currently advertised at Band 2. The role is under review within the Health Board as part of a national review and may, in future, progress to Band 3 with an updated Job description. If appointed, your manager will ensure you are kept informed and will support you through any changes, including discussing relevant training requirements
The post holder will support registered nurses with the provision of care for patients in the Emergency Department.
Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
The post holder works as part of the ED team under the supervision of the registered nurses and supports them by participating in the delivery of patient care. The post holder will be expected to be self-motivated and use their initiative as necessary Complete a locally approved orientation/induction program and will maintain an agreed level of competence Utilise customer care skills when caring for patients and relatives Share with the registered nursing staff information relating to the patient Help and support patients so that their stress is minimised Assist patients achieve physical and psychological comfort Report any changes in a patients condition to the Nurse in Charge and respond to clinical urgencies Where appropriate instigate emergency procedures Maintain and protect confidential information relating to patients at all times Maintain a clean environment and equipment Establish and maintain good working relationships with patients, relatives, colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team. Communicate with patients and relatives using tact and sensitivity Help patients to overcome communication barriers Undertake any other duties consistent with the overall band of the post. Contribute to the promotion of health and prevention of illness, as directed by the registered nurse Teamwork Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, assisting the team to achieve service developments
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 Essential
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Desirable
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Experience Essential
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Desirable
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Skills Essential
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Desirable
Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
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).
Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address Grange University Hospital
Caerleon Road
Cwmbran
NP44 8YN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)