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Main area
Specialist Palliative Care
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 34.5 hours per week
Job ref
130-NMR125-0725
Employer
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ty Olwen, Morriston Hospital
Town
Swansea
Salary
£30,420 - £37,030 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/07/2025 23:59

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Swansea Bay University Health Board logo

Staff Nurse - Specialist Palliative Care

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 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 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

The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidenced-based nursing care, working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Main duties of the job


Assist in the management and organisation of their clinical/specialist area participate in the education, development, and supervision of other staff members.

• Assuming all reasonable precautions for a safe and secure environment for self and others in accordance with Health and Safety legislation reporting any areas of concern to the Nurse in Charge

•Promote excellence and improve standards of nursing care by being involved in audit within the clinical area e.g. infection control audits

•Participate in the monitoring of standards and quality of nursing care, through benchmarking, audit, and research.

•Participate in patient and public involvement activities, promote people’s equality, diversity, and rights.

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

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

 

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

 

 

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NMC registered
  • Registered Nurse (e.g. MH or LD)
  • Clear understanding of consent process

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
  • Experience of providing holistic nursing care

Aptitude and abilities

Essential criteria
  • Able to demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills have been used
  • Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others, or: Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Clear understanding of contract of care
  • Ability to document details clearly and accurately and have IT skills
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Other

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel within geographical area
  • Able to work hours flexibly

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Annie Osterloff
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01792 703412
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