Job summary

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The Acute Medical Unit is within the Emergency quadrant in YGC. We are looking for pro-active, forward thinking nurses to join our established team.

A fantastic area to learn how to nurse medical patients, newly qualified nurses will be supported through their preceptorship period by both their mentor, ward staff and the Practice Development nurse.

Experienced nurses will be able to utilise skills already gained and will be encouraged to develop further. Again, full support will be given by ward staff and the Practice Development nurse.

Successful candidate would be expected to work days and nights on rotation, on a 7 day basis.

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

• Initial assessment and completion of documentation of patients with acute medical presentations.
• Regular assessment of patients treatment needs and planning accordingly.
• Pressure ulcer prevention.
• Administration of medication, including IV medication.
• Liaising with other departments to coordinate patient care and treatment.
• Adhering to Infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Successful candidates will be supported to develop their skills and knowledge in acute medicine by senior nursing team and by Practice Development nurse.
• AMU is a dynamic area ideal for individuals with a flexible and adaptable nature.

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

About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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.

Qualifications
Essential

• NMC Registration

Experience
Essential

• Acute Experience

Desirable

• Medical Experience
• Surgical Experience
• Care Experience

Skills
Desirable

• ils
• Venepuncture
• Cannulation
• Mentorship
• ECG
• Post Reg qualification

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 (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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address: Glan Clwyd Hospital, Sarn Lane, Bodelwyddan, LL18 5UJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager
Louisa Bamber
louisa.bamber@wales.nhs.uk
01745448788