Job summary
Our Consultant nurse led Minor Injury Unit is looking for an enthusiastic nurse who is experienced in triage. Successful applicants must hold a valid Manchester Triage Certificate. This post would also suit those emergency nurses who would like the future opportunity to develop into an emergency nurse practitioner (ENP). Many of our experienced triage nurses follow this pathway.
Our team consists of a matron, consultant nurses, emergency nurse practitioners, trainee emergency nurse practitioners, physiotherapists, triage nurses, health care support workers, receptionists, plus ancillary staff and radiology colleagues who are an extended part of our team. Our service caters for patients with a range of minor injuries, patients who attend who do not meet the unit's scope of practice are redirected to major emergency departments, their General Practitioner or other primary care services.
Main duties of the job
The role requires: triage assessment and prioritising care, redirecting patients to more appropriate services and supporting critically ill or injured patients awaiting emergency transfers. The applicant will be expected to: provide medicines under patient group directions, apply and remove casts and splints, manage wounds including suturing, record ECGs, cannulation and phlebotomy and performing point of care testing.
Applicants should have significant emergency nursing experience in a major emergency department or minor injury setting and be qualified in using the Manchester Triage model.
Applicants must be prepared to work flexibly to ensure that the service is operational form 07:30-24:00 hours.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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.
Job description
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
Essential
- Registered Nurse Adult or Child with active NMC Registration
- Valid Immediate Life Support Certificate
- Manchester Triage Certificate
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support Certificate
- Paediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate
- Improving Quality Together Bronze
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children including the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
- Awareness of Health Board Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
Desirable
- Awareness of clinical governance and topical issues in health and social care
- Knowledge and application of research process
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in Emergency Department or Minor Injury Setting
- Experience in using the Manchester Triage Model
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Preceptorship and/or mentorship skills
- Competent at splinting, including the application of plaster of paris
- Competent at administering medicines under PGD
- Competence of requesting limb x-rays
- Competence in venepuncture and cannulation
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Minor Injury Unit, Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Baglan Way
Port Talbot
SA12 7BX