Job Description

An exciting opportunity to join Cardiac ITU/HDU/PACU based at Morriston Hospital. This is an eighteen(18) bedded unit which provides specialist nursing care to patients following Cardiac, Thoracic and General surgery.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated NMC registered nurse with existing or promising strong clinical and leadership skills.
The ideal candidate will be compassionate and will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, committed to delivering high quality care and can work well as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the individualised care of patients on their elective/inhouse surgical pathway.
To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing practice whilst co-ordinating and liaising with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
To assist with support and supervision of students and junior members of the team.
To supervise and co-ordinate other staff as appropriate and take charge of the unit.
To demonstrate leadership and deputise in the absence of the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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.
Details
Date posted
10 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
37,898 to 45,637 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
130-NMR109-0625
Job locations
Morriston Hospital
Heol Maes Eglywys
Swansea
SA6 6NL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements.
This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements.
This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential

• Registered Nurse (Part 1) - Active NMC Registration
• Bachelor degree in relevant health related subject (or equivalent experience)
• Pertinent postgraduate diploma (or equivalent development / experience
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults/Children including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
• Knowledge of quality and service improvement methodologies e.g. Bronze IQT. Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2015)

Desirable

• Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Recognised management qualification
• Understanding of wider nursing and health care related agenda

Essential Experience
Essential

• Relevant clinical experience
• Experience of working in a multi-professional environment. Experience of shift leadership
• Experience of working with preregistration nursing / midwifery students
• Experience of formal /informal teaching and of mentoring preregistration nursing or midwifery students.
• Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills
• Awareness of current issues in Nursing and Specialty
• Awareness of financial and resource Management

Desirable

• Relevant experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
• Experience of coordinating a team. Experience of facilitating learning in and from practice
• Previous experience of leadership and Management Awareness of current issues in nursing and Specialty Awareness of financial and resource management

Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential

• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
• Ability to motivate a team and positively influence others
• Able to establish credibility and lead a nursing team to deliver / maintain high standards of care
• Able to support junior colleagues in the provision of direct care
• Ability to respond to/lead change, delegate and prioritise work
• Able to manage time effectively. Excellent interpersonal and IT skills Supervisory management skills
• Evidence of commitment to and understanding of Mentorship, reflection, clinical supervision
• Evidence of their own areas of clinical interest and contribution towards developing clinical practice.
• Demonstrate a willingness to develop leadership and management skills Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Other Essential Criteria
Essential

• Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly
• Commitment to working a shift pattern which is complementary to rest of leadership team within clinical area, with aim of providing maximum visibility of nursing leadership team across 7 days of week. Details to be agreed with nursing management team on appointment

Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential

• Registered Nurse (Part 1) - Active NMC Registration
• Bachelor degree in relevant health related subject (or equivalent experience)
• Pertinent postgraduate diploma (or equivalent development / experience
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults/Children including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
• Knowledge of quality and service improvement methodologies e.g. Bronze IQT. Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2015)

Desirable

• Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Recognised management qualification
• Understanding of wider nursing and health care related agenda

Essential Experience
Essential

• Relevant clinical experience
• Experience of working in a multi-professional environment. Experience of shift leadership
• Experience of working with preregistration nursing / midwifery students
• Experience of formal /informal teaching and of mentoring preregistration nursing or midwifery students.
• Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills
• Awareness of current issues in Nursing and Specialty
• Awareness of financial and resource Management

Desirable

• Relevant experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
• Experience of coordinating a team. Experience of facilitating learning in and from practice
• Previous experience of leadership and Management Awareness of current issues in nursing and Specialty Awareness of financial and resource management

Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential

• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
• Ability to motivate a team and positively influence others
• Able to establish credibility and lead a nursing team to deliver / maintain high standards of care
• Able to support junior colleagues in the provision of direct care
• Ability to respond to/lead change, delegate and prioritise work
• Able to manage time effectively. Excellent interpersonal and IT skills Supervisory management skills
• Evidence of commitment to and understanding of Mentorship, reflection, clinical supervision
• Evidence of their own areas of clinical interest and contribution towards developing clinical practice.
• Demonstrate a willingness to develop leadership and management skills Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Other Essential Criteria
Essential

• Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly
• Commitment to working a shift pattern which is complementary to rest of leadership team within clinical area, with aim of providing maximum visibility of nursing leadership team across 7 days of week. Details to be agreed with nursing management team on appointment