Job summary
The Nephrology and Transplant Directorate includes the 20 bedded specialist Cardiff Transplant Unit on T5 and a 27 bedded nephrology ward on B5
Renal outpatients incorporating IV therapies and a dedicated dialysis unit, David Thomas Unit which has undergone a complete refurbishment
The Directorate offers a planned rotation programme through all the areas with the opportunity to complete a Degree or Masters level module in Renal Nursing.
There is a wide range of clinical skills and developmental opportunities available which are supported by a Practice Development Nurse Team.
Consideration will be given to the clinical area that you wish to be based in when you apply.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without direction and supervision.
Demonstrate and supervise practice and procedures to registered and unregistered nursing staff to secure effective nursing practice.
To take a key role in the induction and mentorship of new and unregistered staff, and provide supervision.
There is a wide range of clinical skills and developmental opportunities available which are supported by a Practice Development Nurse Team.
Consideration will be given to the clinical area that you wish to be based in when you apply.
Shift Pattern: You will be able to work an Early/Late or 3 x Long days, nights are 12 hour shift. The posts are permanent.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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 ourvision 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, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job 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
Essential
- Registered nurse
- NMC registration
- Degree/Diploma in Nursing
- Evidence of CPD
- Written and verbal skills
Experience
Essential
- Experince in nursing experience
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Interpersonal skills
- Teaching skills
- Meet and prioritise deadlines
- Manage difficult situations
- Organised
- Use own initiative
- CPD participation
- IT skills
- Research and audit
- Analytical skills
special skills
Essential
- NMC and professional conduct
- Understanding of professional issues
- Team work
- Flexible to the service
- Able to work under pressure
- Positive attitude
- Caring nature
- Change agent
other
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW