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Job overview

SBUHB has committed to meet the WHO Elimination of HBV and HCV as a public health threat by 2030. Hepatitis C, proportionally the greatest burden of which in Wales is borne by the residents of Swansea Bay, is a very curable infection with treatment at the earliest opportunity indicated to improve standards of liver health and reduce hospital admission. Application of therapy however is complex due to the social determinants of health, such as homelessness, substance dependence, and incarceration the greatest number of those affected are subject to. 

Swansea Bay BBV Unit, with its reputation for piloting studies and delivering research, is uniquely placed within Wales to innovate care provision to a diverse range of individuals affected by viral hepatitis including, but not limited to, those in receipt of infected blood products, homeless and vulnerable adults, those in the care of the criminal justice system and subject to poorer health outcomes, and those dependent on drugs. 

Main duties of the job

The team will work effectively alongside not only the BBV practitioners but also the wider multidisciplinary team including Integrated Sexual Health, Respiratory, and Homeless Health to maximise the potential of each interaction and deliver resource-efficient and cost-effective screening and an effective pathway to specialist care.

Working for our organisation

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.

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 that our 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria

  • Registered Nurse & current NMC Registration Bachelor’s Degree
  • Specialist post graduate qualification or equivalent experience
  • Proficient level of knowledge in clinical speciality Knowledge of service improvement
  • Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers

    • Desirable criteria

  • Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience) Advanced clinical skills Non-medical Prescribing

    • Essential Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Relevant experience Experience in the relevant specialty
  • Experience of working in a multi- professional environment
  • Experience of working with preregistration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
  • Experience of undertaking audit

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experience of participating in research
  • Experience of participating in practice change

    • Essential Aptitude and abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
  • Able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
  • Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others using good communication skills
  • Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups.
  • Awareness of professional issues and developments Able to manage time effectively
  • Ability to use electronic systems – IT skills

    • Desirable criteria

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

    • Other Essential Criteria

    Essential criteria

  • Ably to work flexible to meet the business needs e.g. flexible working patterns to ensure maximum visibility of CNS team.
  • Ability to travel to all areas of the UHB in a timely manner Awareness of current developments within the NHS

    • Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

    Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.

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    Applicant requirements

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable