Registered Nurse

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Job OverviewWe are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Nurses to join our Nursing teams based at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli.Opportunities are available in the following areas:-AMAU - Acute Medical Admissions conveyed by Ambulance or referred by General Practitioners – will see patients with a wide range of Acute medical problems including strokes and chest conditionsWard 1 - a 21 bedded ward specialising in Respiratory MedicineWard 3 - a 22 bedded general medical ward specialising in elderly care including Dementia, Frailty, Parkinsons and RehabilitationWard 4/ CCU - acute medical / cardiology ward specialising in Cardiology, and services such as Angio, managing arrythmias, and heart failure managementWard 5 - specialising in Gastroenterology and EndocrineWard 6 - a 26 bedded ward specialising in Elective Orthopaedics SurgeryWard 9 - a 29 bedded ward specialising in Acute Stroke and rehabilitationMain duties of the jobWe are looking for nurses that are passionate about delivering the best care possible, who have excellent communication skills and are willing to work as part of a committed and skilled multi-disciplinary team.We have a very supportive environment for registered nurses with an on-site professional development nurse as well as an excellent preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses.You will enjoy excellent conditions of employment and we are fully committed to supporting employees in achieving the appropriate work life balance, offering flexible opportunities and working hours. Most wards offer a mix of long and short shifts which cover days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.Working at Prince Philip Hospital provides a wonderful opportunity, both in and out of work. The area is set in part of the beautiful Carmarthenshire countryside which connects to part of the Coastal Pathway and beautiful surrounding beaches.Reasonable property prices and excellent schools contribute to a high quality of life. There are also good road and rail connections to Cardiff and London.Working for our organisationPrince Phillip hospital is a busy, modern and well-equipped hospital which opened in 1990. There are approx. 225 acute and elective inpatient beds, supporting emergency medical cover which is inclusive of an Acute Medical Admissions Unit. There is a 24 hour Minor Injuries Unit lead by GP and Emergency Nurse Practitioners. The medical wards are assigned to Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Stroke/Rehabilitation, General Medicine, Elderly care, and Rehabilitation.Prince Philip Hospital also provides Elective General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Breast and Urology, with the commissioning and development of a 3-4 bedded Enhanced Care Unit for Major Elective Surgical Patients in progress.The combination of excellent colleagues and engaged population has allowed significant progress and innovation of services in PPH over the last 8 years. The Nursing Team thrive on improving their Clinical Areas to ensure the patient receives the best possible experience. Our aim is to empower the nursing profession at all levels of practice to improve the safety and quality of services. We will do this by investing in and developing our workforce by valuing the contribution our staff make to our patients and the organisation.Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.By submitting your application to NHS Jobs/Trac, you are giving your consent for elements of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation; to be used by Recruitment for purposes of checking your Professional Registration online (where applicable).These processes are in line with Fair and Lawful processing in line with current Data Protection Legislation especially those in relation to your personal or sensitive personal data (sensitive personal data is defined as any declared physical or mental health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, trade union membership, political opinion, religious beliefs). As an organisation, we ensure that the legislation defining confidentiality is observed such as use of data for specific, defined purposes, and use of data that is relevant and not excessive whilst practicing data accuracy and security of all held personal identifiable information (PII)If you are successfully appointed, by completing the application form you authorise the UHB to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national Electronic Staff Record (ESR).To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.