24 Oct
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea
Job description
Job overview
These are just some of the qualities enthusiastic, motivated, committed used to describe the nursing staff who thrive in our busy emergency department environment.
We promise it won’t be dull, every day is a learning day. There isn’t much we haven’t encountered but as with everything we do, we do it as a team, dealing with things head on and supporting each other through every challenge we face.
Some staff comments are, immensely proud to work within the fast paced ED, incredibly rewarding, encouraged and supported to progress within the department, ED provides ongoing and up to date training through external study days and in-house training,
the team is welcoming and always has a positive outlook despite the many challenges of the environment, the varied multi-disciplinary team working together to provide holistic care to patients, it is a rewarding job that never feels like a chore.
We asked nursing staff why they loved working in ED and their biggest reason was they all felt part of the ED family. We spend a lot of our time in work, so it’s great to know that this is how our staff feel and it’s definitely our biggest strength.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit motivated and dynamic individuals with a passion for emergency nursing.
Our band 5 nurses value the provision of dignified and compassionate care and rely on a supportive and team spirited environment in which to work.
They are dedicated individuals who demonstrate daily a willingness to learn and develop themselves and others for the benefit of our patients.
This creates a progressive, supportive and knowledgeable department which thrives on the unpredictability and fast pace of emergency medicine.
Successful applicants will join our dedicated nursing team and will be responsible for delivering high standards of care for a wide range of patients.
To do this we expect that you will be able to use initiative and autonomy, whilst working alongside other members of the multi-disciplinary team, utilising excellent communication skills to ensure best patient outcome.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor,
maybe you specialise in a health science / therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
- We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation;
- gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership;
or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We have opportunities to advance your skills through internal rotation to critical care areas and rotation to our children’s emergency unit.
We encourage and support progression into specialist roles within the department e.g. emergency nurse practitioner / advanced nurse practitioner for those staff wishing to follow these pathways.
Whether you are bringing past emergency nursing experience or looking to gain experience of working in a busy ED, we would love to hear from you.
We really value the personal skills, experience and qualities every member of our team bring to us,
creating a diverse knowledgeable and very supportive team who feel motivated and able to influence the future direction of our service.
Person specification
Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- ED Experience
- MDT Working
- Basic IT skills
- Experience working with the public
Desirable criteria
- Unnderstands the importance of clear documentation
- Good communication skills
- Practical skills in patient care
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Current NMC registration
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience.
In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals,
we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales)
Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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