Staff Nurse - Neath Port Talbot Acute Clinical Team inNeath inNeath PUBLISHED THU 17 OCT 2024

Band 5: £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum pro rata PERMANENT
CANNULATION NMC

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The Staff Nurse position in the Neath Port Talbot Acute Clinical Team at Swansea Bay University Health Board involves delivering high-quality nursing care within a diverse, Nurse Practitioner Led Service, supported by Consultant Geriatricians. The role requires the successful applicant to conduct patient assessments, perform clinical procedures such as IV cannulation and catheterisation, administer prescribed medications, and participate in multidisciplinary team rounds to facilitate safe patient discharges to the community. Candidates must be capable of traveling across a wide geographical area and will be responsible for ensuring patient safety and compliance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct.

Additionally, the position emphasises the importance of risk assessment and maintaining patient best interests during interactions. Proficiency in both English and Welsh is desirable, with all qualified candidates encouraged to apply.

Neath Port Talbot Acute Clinical Team is a dynamic Nurse Practitioner Led Service supported by Consultant Geriatricians.

The Service covers a vast Geographical area- in order to fulfil this role the successful applicant must have the ability to travel between sites in a timelymanner.

Clerking and initial assessment of patient including clinical examination

Procedures -IV cannulation, catheterisation, phlebotomy

Administration of IV/SC fluids, IV antibiotics and other prescribed drugs e.g. IV furosemide

Taking part in board round and hand over

Liaise with teams in the hospital- A and E, MAU, OPAU to discuss suitable patients that can be discharged into the community. All Registrants within ACT are accountable for ensuring that at all times the patients best interests are promoted and protected. Decisions and actions are in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct

Each member of the service has a responsibility to ensure that on each contact with a patient or on receipt of any information concerning the client, they risk assess the situation, including the needs of the patient and analysis of the degree of risk.

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Working within the Community setting you will require the ability to travel around a large geographical area to attend calls

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.

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

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To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:

Educational Qualifications:

1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.

2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.

Clinical Skills:

1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.

2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.

3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.

4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.

5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.

6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).

Soft Skills:

1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.

2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.

3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.

4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.

5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills:

1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.

2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.

3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).

Continuing Professional Development:

1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.

Employment Considerations:

1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.

2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.

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