An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join the nursing team on Padarn Ward, Glangwili General Hospital.
Padarn Ward is a 19 bedded ward specialising in respiratory medicine. Padarn Ward is the respiratory pathway for Hywel Dda University Health Board and supports patients suffering from acute and chronic respiratory conditions. We provide interventions such as non-invasive ventilation (NIV), high flow oxygen therapy as well as other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
The successful applicant would be required to work towards gaining competencies in NIV and high flow oxygen therapy as well as pleural competencies.
This is a rewarding role that requires excellent communication skills. You will be joining a friendly and innovative multidisciplinary team, where you will receive a personal induction plan, with ongoing support tailored to meet your individual needs. We offer excellent training opportunities supported by our own learning and development team as well as from external agencies including leadership development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for leading and managing a team of staff whilst delivering a high standard of care for our patients. You will be expected to work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team, including the Senior Nursing and Management team to help shape future service developments.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 10/02/2025.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
Registered Nurse (Part 1) Bachelor degree (or equivalent experience) Pertinent postgraduate diploma (or equivalent development/experience and a willingness to undertake appropriate postgraduate diploma level study) Bronze IQT Current NMC registration
Desirable
Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience) Recognised management qualification
Experience
Essential
Appropriate experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2015) Experience of working in a multi-professional environment Experience of running a ward/area/department Experience of working with pre-reg nursing/midwifery students Experience of formal/informal teaching and of mentoring pre-registration nursing or midwifery students. Understanding of wider nursing and health care related agenda IT skills Supervisory management skills Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills
Desirable
Experience of coordinating a team Experience of facilitating learning in and from practice Previous experience of leadership and management Awareness of current issues in nursing and specialty Awareness of financial and resource management
Language Skills
Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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Padarn Ward is a 19 bedded ward specialising in respiratory medicine. Padarn Ward is the respiratory pathway for Hywel Dda University Health Board and supports patients suffering from acute and chronic respiratory conditions. We provide interventions such as non-invasive ventilation (NIV), high flow oxygen therapy as well as other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
The successful applicant would be required to work towards gaining competencies in NIV and high flow oxygen therapy as well as pleural competencies.
This is a rewarding role that requires excellent communication skills. You will be joining a friendly and innovative multidisciplinary team, where you will receive a personal induction plan, with ongoing support tailored to meet your individual needs. We offer excellent training opportunities supported by our own learning and development team as well as from external agencies including leadership development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for leading and managing a team of staff whilst delivering a high standard of care for our patients. You will be expected to work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team, including the Senior Nursing and Management team to help shape future service developments.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 10/02/2025.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
Registered Nurse (Part 1) Bachelor degree (or equivalent experience) Pertinent postgraduate diploma (or equivalent development/experience and a willingness to undertake appropriate postgraduate diploma level study) Bronze IQT Current NMC registration
Desirable
Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience) Recognised management qualification
Experience
Essential
Appropriate experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2015) Experience of working in a multi-professional environment Experience of running a ward/area/department Experience of working with pre-reg nursing/midwifery students Experience of formal/informal teaching and of mentoring pre-registration nursing or midwifery students. Understanding of wider nursing and health care related agenda IT skills Supervisory management skills Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills
Desirable
Experience of coordinating a team Experience of facilitating learning in and from practice Previous experience of leadership and management Awareness of current issues in nursing and specialty Awareness of financial and resource management
Language Skills
Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
100-NMR020-0125 #J-18808-Ljbffr
