Outpatients Staff Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Powys Teaching Health Board's Outpatients department for Planned Care for a registered nurse.

Are you a registered nurse looking for a new challenge?

The Outpatients department in Ystradgynlais Community Hospital is looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated registered nurse to join the department. You will work, as part of a team as well as independently to ensure a high standard of nursing care and safety for patients and all service users within the Outpatients department.

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

Main duties of the job

There is a range of specialties delivered at the hospital, such as:

ENT, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Urology, Rheumatology, and Ophthalmology.The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, participating and contributing to the wider clinical governance agenda, including service developments, and flexible working to meet the needs of patients. The nurse will evaluate assigned patients within an outpatient facility or clinic, determine the appropriate equipment that will be needed, make preparations, and assist physicians during examinations. You will also perform various patient tests and administer medications within the scope of practice of a registered nurse.

An informal visit is recommended.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers, but even if you don't speak any Welsh or want to develop your skills, don't worry: the health board will support you with training.

About us

Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where

Patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.

Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.

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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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 and/or Knowledge

• NMC Registration
• Evidence of current professional development
• Degree qualification or relevant clinical experience
• Recognised teaching qualification

Experience

• Experience of leading audit cycles
• Excellent clinical skills
• Required to run a department
• Up to date knowledge of professional issues in the nursing profession
• Experience of clinic speciality
• Knowledge of management processes

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Experience of having a lead role in change management
• Budgetary /financial awareness
• Approachable
• Dynamic and motivated
• Caring towards patients and colleagues
• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn

Other

• Ability to meet travel requirements of the post
• Be flexible in working patterns both within the designated clinical area but also being prepared to support other services across Powys

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.

Senior Nurse Manager Outpatients Development

£31,516 to £38,364 a yearper annum, pro rata