Job summary
- Main area
- Assessment Unit
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 130-NMR148-0524
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Morriston
- Town
- Swansea
- Salary
- £28,834 - £35,099 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Hub
Band 5
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our Acute Medical Hub at Morriston Hospital!
The Acute Medical Hub consists of an Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and a Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) area. The former features a 14-trollied acute assessment area and a 33-bedded short stay zone, accepting medical patients via GP referral, the ambulance service and the emergency department. SDEC provides care to ambulatory patients with same day turnaround. All areas are integrated and purpose-built to provided high-quality patient flow, transfer and treatment. Unlike most clinical areas in Morriston Hospital, our front-of-house facility is supported by integrated diagnostics, therapies and a pharmacy hub, therefore offering streamlined patient assessment and care. You’ll become an integral part of our enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
This busy unit is highly rewarding to individuals who are motivated, demonstrate a passion for acute medicine and adapt well to fast-paced environments. No two shifts are the same, and you are guaranteed to garner experience in nursing individuals presenting with a range of acute medical conditions, from DKA to gastrointestinal bleeds! By joining our friendly and highly-supportive team, you will have opportunity to assist with all aspects of the acute medical admission, from initial triage and medical assessment, investigation and treatment, to safe transfer and discharge (aimed to be achieved within 48 hours of admission). In doing so, you will be offered a focused, competency-based preceptorship programme and work alongside our medical clinical educator to develop comprehensive nursing knowledge and clinical skills, and become adept nursing the acutely unwell patient. Come and join a team that champions innovation, personal development and new ideas!
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
-Expected to carry out all relevant forms of care to meet the needs of the
individual.
-Responsible for assessing care needs, developing, implementing and evaluating program's of care.
-Ensure the safety of the patient at all times by observing the procedures
and policies of the Health Board adheres to the NMC Code of Conduct and
associated advisory documents.
-May be required to demonstrate procedures and supervise qualifies / unqualified staff.
- Communicate between the Nursing and Medical staff to relay information
necessary to ensure that the patient receives the prescribed treatment and care.
-Ensure that all changes in the patient’s condition are assessed, and acted on appropriately and reported to the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse or medical staff.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
Desirable criteria
- Relevant degree or working towards equivilant
Experience
Essential criteria
- Can demonstrate a record of achievement in developing clinical practice
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
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sara Morgan
- Job title
- Unit Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01792 986814
- Additional information
Any of the following Unit Managers can be contacted for information:
Nicola Caley ([email protected])
Rachel Thomas ([email protected])
Sara Morgan ([email protected])
Marietta Tunay ([email protected])
Rhyanne Aston ([email protected])
Maria Briones ([email protected])
Ward Number: 01792 986814/3 ext 31555
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