Maxillofacial Staff Nurse

The post holder will be responsible for the development, and implementation of care packages. The post holder will undertake assessment, planning, delivery, evaluation and updating of individual plans of care, acknowledging personal beliefs, dignity, identity and preferences of patients/carers. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Nurse to join the busy forward thinking Maxillofacial Department at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Experience of caring for Maxillofacial patients is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided, encouraged and supported for the successful candidate. It is essential that the successful candidate is a team player who has excellent communication skills, and has the desire to continuously learn and be motivated to progress. The position will be based at the Prince Charles Hospital , however, the successful candidate will be required to work across all sites as and when required in accordance with the needs of the service. Are you interested in this role?,

• Be responsible for the management a group of patients, and occasionally take charge of the ward/department, and its resources for the duration of their duty.
• Be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Be responsible for the support and supervision of junior staff.
• Be responsible for maintaining accurate, current, comprehensive and concise records concerning the condition of the client, in accordance with NMC Standards for Record & Record Keeping and the UHB's Patient Record Policy.
• Liaise with the appropriate Clinical Specialists i.e. Doctors, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Clinical Nurse Specialists, in relation to individual patient requirements and planned programmes of care.
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; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.