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Job summary

Main area
Nursing
Grade
Band 5
Contract
0 days (Bank Post)
Hours
  • Flexible working
  • Other
0 hours per week (Various Hours available)
Job ref
130-NMR127-0725
Employer
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Town
Various
Salary
£31,516 - £38,364 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/08/2025 23:59

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Swansea Bay University Health Board logo

Staff Nurse - BANK

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.


Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.


 

Job overview

Would you like to choose the days you work and have flexible working hours? Swansea Bay University Health Board are looking to recruit Registered Nurses to their  Community Staff Bank. The Staff Bank provides services to a wide variety of clusters. Staff Bank provides services to all geographical areas of Swansea Bay University Health Board.

You must have a valid NMC PIN.

Main duties of the job

Applicants should be caring and enthusiastic with a drive to produce excellent patient care. 

All successful candidates will receive full Health Board Induction and orientation into preferred working environment.

A large proportion of our staff currently go on to find permanent positions within SBU Health Board.

Please apply immediately if you are interested in this job as we will close this vacancy as soon as we have enough suitable applicants.

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

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

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Current NMC Registration
  • Evidence of personal continuing development, statutory and mandatory training
  • Understanding of primary health care working

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2018)

Aptitude and abilities

Essential criteria
  • Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
  • Ability to embrace the following personal values and behaviours on a daily basis
  • Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
  • Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent communication skills Time management skills Negotiation skills Organisational skills
  • Ability to maintian high standards of care Able to work alone or as part of a team
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
  • Able to work hour’s flexibly to meet the service needs including a 7 day rota as required

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoStonewall Health ChampionsStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesStonewall Hyrwyddwr Amrywiaeth Diversity ChampionDisability confident employerEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthCore principles

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
Pete Matthews
Job title
Nurse Bank Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01639 684401
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