Job summary Come and Join our Team!An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the nursing team to work on Ward 1 at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli.
Ward 1 is 21 bedded General Medical ward specialising in Respiratory Medicine, we are also developing a procedure room alongside the ward which assists in providing early diagnosis, care and treatment intervention for a range of respiratory conditions, thus enhancing patient experience and care.There is a supportive and encouraging environment with an opportunity to learn many new skills within an acute setting, whilst working alongside the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and contributing to high quality care and intervention.The ward is unique within the health board and effectively manages the higher level of patient dependencies such as those requiring Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV), complex chest drain management and High Flow nasal oxygen therapy, amongst other conditions.
The staffing levels are reflective of this higher acuity requirement.
Main duties of the job The environment is pleasant and has four respiratory consultants who work closely with the team on a daily basis, the Respiratory specialist nurses also work very closely with the MDT to enable prompt discharges and facilitate the community needs of the respiratory patient being discharged.The rota involves a variety of shift patterns to suit service requirements and to support the needs of the staff on the ward, we have a mixture of both long and short shifts and the rota covers days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.We are fortunate to have effective clinical leadership within the team which consists of a Senior Sister and two other clinical Sisters all of whom work closely with the team supporting their professional development.
About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties.
Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 06/12/2024 The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.
In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post.
If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Current NMC registration Desirable Degree in Nursing Evidence of post registration study and training eg.
POVA Evidence of post registration study and training eg.
Child Protection Intermediate Life Support if required in clinical setting Experience Essential Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care Experience of providing holistic nursing care Interest in developing nursing skills Desirable Clear understanding of clinical governance framework Implement evidence based practice Language Abilities Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1)