Job summary
Employer heading
Emergency Unit - Senior Staff Nurse
Band 6
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health
and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic
objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in
the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the
next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
- We are kind and caring
- We are respectful
- We have trust and integrity
- We take personal responsibility
As an organisation we strongly believe that it is vital our leaders exhibit the behaviours and values that we expect from all our staff.
We are a teaching Health Board with close links to the university sector, and together we are training the next generation of healthcare professionals, while working on research that will hopefully unlock the cures for today’s illnesses
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
Job overview
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced nurse to join our dedicated team as a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse, providing quality patient care in high-pressure situations. Your expertise will shine as you collaborate with our team!
Cardiff and Vale UHB's Emergency Unit assesses over 150,000 patients a year. The unit provides care for acutely ill or injured patients of all ages. As well as a large resuscitation and majors trolley area, the unit also has a nurse led minor injuries service, Clinical Decisions Unit and a dedicated paediatric area. Cardiff and Vale UHB are now the Major Trauma Centre for South West Wales and the first of its kind in this region. This exciting development will allow staff to be exposed to all types of major trauma and training associated with this.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about emergency nursing, apply today and become an integral part of our team!
Main duties of the job
Applications are welcomed from qualified Level 1 Registered Nurses who have significant experience within Emergency Medicine and can demonstrate substantial knowledge within this field of expertise.
The post holder will be identified as a clinical expert within Emergency Nursing with substantial experience working within the field.
The post holder will be expected mange the flow within specific areas of the Emergency Unit, providing effective leadership and management of the nursing team in an environment which is complex and pressurised.
You will require excellent communication and clinical skills, significant evidence of CPD and show passion and enthusiasm for working in Emergency Medicine.
This is a wonderful career opportunity to further enhance clinical skills relating to emergency medicine and major trauma. If you welcome change, innovation in a challenging but rewarding environment we would like to hear from you.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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/Registration
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Experience
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Skills
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Desirable criteria
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Special Knowledge
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Personal Qualities
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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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Cerys Evans
- Job title
- Clinical Nurse Educator
- Email address
- [email protected]
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