An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Nurse who will deliver effective nursing care within the Rheumatology Day Unit at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli.
The unit is currently open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and the position is for 22.5 hours.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will ensure patients receive safe, individualised and effective standards of care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care. The post holder will perform venepuncture/cannulation and administer intravenous drugs to patients attending the Rheumatology Day Unit. There will also be a requirement to assist in Rheumatology outpatient clinics as needed.
The post holder will use patient information systems to admit/discharge patients in the Rheumatology Day Unit and use the Rheumatology software electronic notes system (WPAS/WCP). The post holder may be expected to take charge of the area in the absence of the Clinical Nurse Specialists.
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 11/02/2025.
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.
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 & Knowledge
Essential
Current NMC Registration
Desirable
Degree in Nursing Evidence of post registration study and training eg POVA Evidence of post registration study and training eg Child Protection Intermediate life support if required in clinical setting
Experience
Essential
Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care Experience of providing holistic nursing care Interest in developing nursing skills
Desirable
Clear understanding of clinical governance framework Implement evidence based practice
Language Skills
Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Prince Philip Hospital
Llanelli
SA14 8QF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The unit is currently open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and the position is for 22.5 hours.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will ensure patients receive safe, individualised and effective standards of care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care. The post holder will perform venepuncture/cannulation and administer intravenous drugs to patients attending the Rheumatology Day Unit. There will also be a requirement to assist in Rheumatology outpatient clinics as needed.
The post holder will use patient information systems to admit/discharge patients in the Rheumatology Day Unit and use the Rheumatology software electronic notes system (WPAS/WCP). The post holder may be expected to take charge of the area in the absence of the Clinical Nurse Specialists.
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 11/02/2025.
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.
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 & Knowledge
Essential
Current NMC Registration
Desirable
Degree in Nursing Evidence of post registration study and training eg POVA Evidence of post registration study and training eg Child Protection Intermediate life support if required in clinical setting
Experience
Essential
Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care Experience of providing holistic nursing care Interest in developing nursing skills
Desirable
Clear understanding of clinical governance framework Implement evidence based practice
Language Skills
Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Prince Philip Hospital
Llanelli
SA14 8QF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
