Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Abercanaid; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS healthcare provider in South Wales seeks Band 5 Registered Nurses for its Emergency Department. Join a dynamic team in a busy trauma unit, caring for patients with acute conditions. Candidates should have nursing experience in emergency care and be eligible for necessary checks, including DBS. This role offers a chance to be part of a compassionate care team in a Living Wage Employer setting.

Benefits

Living Wage Employer

Compassionate workplace environment

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience caring for patients with acute and life-threatening illnesses.
• Candidates must be able to assess and plan care for patients in the ED.
• Must meet necessary checks: DBS check and Professional Registration verification.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment relates to Band 5 Registered Nurses in the Emergency Department.
• Support ongoing development by the Emergency Department Senior Nurse.
• Act independently within the UHB and contribute to clinical model efforts.

Skills

Experience in acute/trauma or emergency care

Ability to assess and plan care for patients

Welsh language skills (desirable)

Education

Band 5 Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

As part of a wider nursing recruitment drive for the Emergency Department (ED) in Prince Charles Hospital (PCH) an exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our ED. The Emergency Department at Prince Charles Hospital is a designated Trauma Unit and is a busy department within a large district general hospital. The unit consists of a dedicated paediatric unit, minor injuries unit, majors areas, ambulatory care unit and an adult and paediatric resuscitation area. The department is undergoing a clinical model and workforce modernisation review and this is an exciting time to come and join our innovative team.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we are central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer and are committed to compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together as part of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM UHB).

Responsibilities

• Recruitment relates to Band 5 Registered Nurses with experience of caring for patients with acute and life threatening illness or injury who are able to assess and plan care for patients who attend ED.
• Act independently within the UHB and professional guidelines; contribute to the ED’s clinical model and modernisation efforts.
• Support ongoing development by the Emergency Department Senior Nurse and Senior Nurse for Professional Development.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Band 5 Registered Nurse with experience in acute/trauma or emergency care.
• Ability to assess and plan care for patients attending ED.
• Applicants must meet necessary checks: Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification.
• Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they have another eligible right to work.
• Welsh language: Desirable but not essential; basic Speaking & Listening at Level 3 (CEFR B2) or above is advantageous.

Additional Information

• All posts are subject to relevant checks and to the regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Prospective applicants should self-assess eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government's Work in the UK guidance. Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exemptions from Immigration Health Surcharge where applicable.
• Please check your email regularly, as recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form.
• Applications are welcome in Welsh or English, with no preference given to language used.
• We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate redeployment of internal staff.
• Location: CTM UHB; CTM is part of the NHS Wales family and provides primary, secondary and community health services to around 450,000 people.
• Core values: We listen, learn and improve; We treat everyone with respect; We all work together as one team.