Registered Nurse

An exiting opportunity has arisen for a part time Registered Nurse to work in the busy main Outpatients 2 at Neath Port Talbot Hospital.

The role of the registered nurse in Outpatients is to oversee the running of the various clinics held in the department, these include, ENT, Opthalmology, general medicine, orthopaedic, spinal, general surgery and cardiology.

The role requires the registered nurse to work closely with Consultants and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate the smooth running of clinics and to supervise other team members such as HCSW's and student nurses.

The role requires the registered nurse to act as an advocate for the patient during their visit and to carry out various clinical tasks such as dressings, visual acuity and OCT pictures on eye clinic and the administration of medications such as eye drops and injections for various clinics.

The successful candidate will be required to mentor students and new staff members and to take charge of the department in the absence of managers., A Registered Nurse in the Outpatient Department is responsible for overseeing the running of all clinics and supervising clinic staff, mentoring students and assisting the Outpatient Sisters in the general running of the department.

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

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.

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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.