Job summaryTo maintain professional standards within the clinical areas utilising the competency framework to practice in line with NMC codes of conducts and other statutory and organisational standards. To manage a group of patients to deliver nursing care that is patient focused and reflect the philosophy of the UHB.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for keen and motivated band 5 nurses to join our team in delivering essential and specialist Cardiothoracic surgical nursing care to our patients. The Cardiothoracic surgical ward has relocated to the green zone in the University Hospital Llandough, the ward will be split across two areas and delivers tertiary surgical services and is recognised as one of the top centres within the UK. The ward has an excellent established nursing team who will be able to support and assist your development.The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills and will work well within a team. The ability to cope in stressful and demanding situations is highly desirable, although support will be given. We are searching for nurses who share our values that:- We care about the people we serve and the people we work with-We trust one another- We respect each other- We take personal responsibility- We treat people with kindness- We act with integrityWe welcome and encourage applications and enquiries from all newly registered Nurses from throughout the U.K. If you are a student Nurse training in Wales then you are eligible for the student streamlining scheme. Please contact nurse.recruitment.cav@wales.nhs.uk for further details on how to apply for positions in Cardiff and Vale UHB.About usCardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.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 TracPerson SpecificationQualificationEssentialRegistered NurseNMC registrationDegree/Diploma in nursingCPDWritten and verbal skillsExperienceEssentialExperience in nursing enviromentDesirablesupervise junior staffAwareness of NHSSkillsEssentialInterpersonal SkillsTeaching skillsMeet and prioritise deadlinesManage difficult situationsOrganiseduse own initiativeCPD participationAnalytical skillsSpecial knowledgeEssentialNMC and professional conductUnderstanding of professional issuesTeam workFlexible approach to workAble to work under pressurePositive attitudecaring natureChange agentotherDesirablewelsh speakerDisclosure 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 Wales/University Hospital of LlandoughCardiffCF14 4XWEmployer's websitehttps://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)