Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Rotational shifts over seven days, day and night duty.)
- Job ref
- 130-NMR032-0225
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Neath Port Talbot Hospital
- Town
- Port Talbot
- Salary
- £30,420 - £37,030 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse
Band 5
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
To work within the substance use service, delivering safe and effective care to individuals whilst consistently maintaining a therapeutic relationship based on warmth, understanding and kindness, with a strong ethos on trauma informed care.
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
To work within the substance use service, within a cohesive and established ward team.
Delivering safe and effective care to individuals whilst consistently maintaining a therapeutic relationship based on warmth, understanding and kindness, with a strong ethos on trauma informed care.
At all times promoting nursing by adhering to the NMC code of conduct.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidenced-based nursing
care, working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Assist in the management and organisation of their clinical/specialist area participate in the education, development, and
supervision of other staff members.
• Assuming all reasonable precautions for a safe and secure environment for self and others in accordance with Health
and Safety legislation reporting any areas of concern to the Nurse in Charge
• Promote excellence and improve standards of nursing care by being involved in audit within the clinical area e.g.
infection control audits
• Participate in the monitoring of standards and quality of nursing care, through benchmarking, audit, and research.
• Participate in patient and public involvement activities, promote people’s equality, diversity, and rights.
upholding the NMC code of conduct throughout clinical practise.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstratable experience of promoting positive change.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within the field of substance use.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current NMC registration.
- Must have a non-judgemental attitude and promote equality.
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to learn and work within a trauma informed framework
- willingness to work in a co-productive manner within the recovery model.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dai Bennett
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01639 862500
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