Medical Emergency Assessment Unit-UHL- Senior Staff Nurse
Job Description
Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our team as a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse within the Medical Emergency Assessment Unit (MEAU) at Llandough Hospital.
The Medical Assessment Unit is a dynamic and busy unit within the Emergency and Acute Medicine Directorate. The unit provides care for medically expected patients who are acutely unwell withavariety of medicalconditions.
The department is very well supported and has a number of staff that are highly knowledgeable to help you transition onto the ward smoothly.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about 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 Medicine and can demonstrate substantial knowledge within this field of expertise.
The post holder will be expected mange the flow within specific areas of MEAU, 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 this field of medicine.
This is a wonderful career opportunity to further enhance clinical skills relating to Emergency and Acute Medicine. If you welcome change and 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.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration
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Experience
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Skills
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Special Knowledge
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Personal Qualities
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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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
MEAU- Llandough Hospital
Penlan Road, Llandough
Cardiff
CF64 2XX
