Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse vacancy within the Emergency Unitat the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Sick Children's Nurse (RSCN) to come and join our busy Paediatric Emergency Unit team within the Emergency and Acute Medicine Directorate. The Paediatric Emergency Unit at the University Hospital of Wales has over 35,000 paediatric attendances per year. In September 2020 the University Hospital of Wales became the first Major Trauma Centre in Wales and the main receiving centre of Paediatric Trauma. This exciting opportunity allows for further education and development of those wishing to work in in a Major Trauma setting.The Paediatric Emergency Unit is a challenging but rewarding environment with opportunities to develop and extend the knowledge and skills required to care for paediatric patients with a wide range of surgical, medical and trauma conditions.Main duties of the jobApplications are welcomed from qualified Level 1 Registered Nurses who have significant experience within Emergency Medicine and can demonstrate substantial knowledge within this field.The post holder will be identified as a clinical expert within Emergency Nursing and will be expected to manage the flow within specific areas of the Emergency Unit, providing effective leadership and management of the nursing team in an environment which is complex and pressurised.You will require excellent communication and clinical skills, significant evidence of CPD and show passion and enthusiasm for working in Emergency Medicine.This is a wonderful career opportunity to further enhance clinical skills relating to emergency medicine and major trauma. If you welcome change and innovation in a challenging but rewarding environment we would like to hear from you.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usCardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialMeets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specificationExperienceEssentialMeets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specificationSkillsEssentialMeets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specificationDesirableMeets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specificationSpecial KnowledgeEssentialMeets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specificationPersonal QualitiesEssentialMeets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specificationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCardiff and Vale University Health BoardAddressUniversity Hospital of WalesHeath Park WayCardiffCF14 4XWEmployer's websitehttps://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)