Vacancy Bulletin 14 January 2013 Full details including job descriptions and person specifications can be viewed on the Health Board s Intranet site OR www.aneurinbevanhb.wales.nhs.uk Applications are only accepted on line via the NHS Job website. Additional Professional Scientific & Technical Cwmbran - 040 LD Intensive Comm Intervention Service Salary: 25,528 to 34,189 pa Reference: 040-PST002-0113 Aneurin Bevan Health Board THIS POST IS OPEN TO EMPLOYEES OF ANEURIN BEVAN HEALTH BOARD ONLY An exciting and innovative opportunity has arisen within Aneurin Bevan Health Board Learning Disability Service to appoint a Behavioural Clinical Specialist. As a Behavioural Clinical Specialist you will be part of Specialised Services for people who engage in significant behaviours that challenge and/ or have mental health problems. Specialised Services consist of the Intensive Community Intervention Service, Assessment and Treatment Unit and Intensive support Packages. The role of Specialised Service is to support our Community Learning Disability Teams. Your role will be rotated between the Intensive Community Intervention Service and the Assessment & Treatment Unit. The role of Behavioural Clinical Specialists will be to conduct assessments, develop intervention plans and provide clinical direction in relation to the Positive Behaviour Support to people who engage in behaviours that challenge. You will also provide training to a wide variety of professionals/carers within the Learning Disability Service. The successful candidate would be expected to have significant clinical experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be educated to degree level or hold a professional qualification e.g.
Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Teaching or Psychology. You may also have a recognised qualification in behaviours that challenge and/or mental health or must be willing to undertake such qualifications. You will receive regular clinical supervision, peer support and a firm commitment from the service regarding your continuing professional development. The Aneurin Bevan Health Board is an ideal location along the M4 corridor ensuring easy access to many areas across South Wales and South West England. For informal discussion please contact: Ms Bethany Kruger, Intensive Community Intervention Service Manager on 01633 623572 or Bethany.kruger@gwent.wales.nhs.uk or Dr Nicola Lewis, Consultant Clinical Psychologist on 01633 623545 or Nicola.lewis2@gwent.wales.nhs.uk Closing Date: 29 Jan 2013 Cwmbran - 040 LD Intensive Comm Intervention Service Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 21,176 to 27,625 pa Hours Per Week: 37.5 Hours/Week Job Type: Fixed Term Temporary Reference: 040-PST001-0113 THIS POST IS OPEN TO EMPLOYEES OF ANEURIN BEVAN HEALTH BOARD ONLY Fixed Term post for One Year We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual who is keen to support the development of the Intensive Community Intervention Service (ICIS). The ICIS is a service for people who engage in significant behaviours that challenge and/ or have mental health problems. ICIS support our Community Learning Disability Teams and our Assessment and Treatment Unit which provides short-term in-patient support. This is an excellent opportunity to gain wide and valuable experience in an exciting specialist service. As part of your role you will support the ICIS team members undertake psychological assessments and interventions, teaching activities, clinically relevant research and audit. The successful candidate will not be expected to hold their own case load but will support the team members. All your work will be supervised by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. The successful candidate would be expected to have a good honours degree in Psychology, excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, a good standard of computer literacy and be competent in research skills. Your hours of duty will largely be 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday but you may occasionally need to work evenings or weekends. You will also be part of a well established Learning Disability Psychology Service. We are a growing service, which provides a friendly, supportive and creative working environment. The service is highly valued by health, local authority and other agencies and plays a lead role in teaching, training, consultation and service development in five local authority boroughs. We demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development, supervision and peer support. Clinical Psychology in Aneurin Bevan Health Board is well regarded with over 30 psychologists in post. There are regular opportunities to have contact with other Clinical Psychology colleagues within the organisation. The Health Board offers excellent IT and library facilities. We have close links with the South Wales Doctoral Course in Clinical Psychology, regularly providing teaching and clinical placements. To discuss this post further please contact Dr Nicola Lewis, Consultant Clinical Psychologist on 01633 623545, e-mail: Nicola.Lewis5@wales.nhs.uk or Ms. Bethany Kruger, ICIS Manager on 01633 623572, e-mail: Bethany.Kruger@wales.nhs.uk. Closing Date: 18 Jan 2013 Interview Date: 04/02/2013
Allied Health Professionals View Vacancy Newport - 040 Rgh Radiology Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 21,176 to 27,625 pa Reference: 040-AHP063-1212 Applications are invited from suitably qualified Radiographers to join our committed teams of healthcare professionals. You will have an excellent opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of radiography including A & E, theatre, mobiles and fluoroscopy. The successful candidates will be required to participate in the rotation to all general areas as well as in the out-of-hours service. Opportunities are available to work in specialised areas. The departments are clinical placement for students so a desire to contribute to student training is essential. We are committed to the professional development of staff, and actively encourage further education. For further information and to arrange an informal visit contact Royal Gwent Hospital Karen Hatch Radiology Services Manager on 01633 234326 Or e-mail karen.hatch @wales.nhs.uk Nevill Hall Hospital Andrew Carter Radiology Services Manage on 01873 732343 Or e-mail andrew.carter @ wales.nhs.uk Closing Date: 17 Jan 2013 Monmouth - 040 Monmouth Re-ablement (New) North Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 25,528 to 34,189 pa Reference: 040-AHP001-0113 This post is open to Equal Partners of Frailty in the first instance - Aneurin Bevan Health Board and Local Authority employees only (Newport, Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly & Monmouthshire) The opportunity has arisen for two experienced and innovative Occupational Therapists; one is with the North Monmouthshire Integrated Services Team based predominantly at Monnow Vale Health and Social Care Facility and one with the South Monmouthshire Integrated Services Team based at Chepstow Community Hospital. They will join a busy and supportive multidisciplinary team, involved with undertaking a range of assessments and interventions in line with the Gwent Frailty Project, with an outcome of maximising independence for individuals within the Monmouthshire Locality. The posts are available at Specialist Band 6 level and offer an excellent opportunity for practitioners to enhance their Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention skills and caseload management. The focus of the Monmouthshire integrated services team is to enable citizens of Monmouthshire to remain independent in their own homes. The focus is on providing community based services preventing hospital admissions and reducing the need for residential placements. Relevant experience working as an Occupational Therapist is essential and the successful applicant will be supported to develop more specialist and advanced clinical and leadership skills. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the service and to enable the most effective care to be provided in the most appropriate setting. To join this team you will need to be flexible, highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic with the ability to deliver a high quality individualized service In line with Setting the Direction and Gwent s Frailty Project the Community Resource Teams have been developed in Gwent in order to meet the challenges of future service provision and is actively engaged in service re-design. The successful applicant can expect to work in a team that is developing to meet the needs of the people that we serve and to be part of innovative ways of delivering Occupational Therapy intervention when needed. For further information please contact: - Eve Parkinson
Integrated Services Manager (North): 07854673356 or Ailsa MacBean Integrated Services Manager (South) 07776452870 Closing Date: 24 Jan 2013 Interview Date: 15/02/2013 Monmouth - 040 Monmouth Re-ablement (New) North Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 25,528 to 34,189 pa Hours Per Week: 37.5 Hours/Week (2 posts) Job Type: Permanent Reference: 040-AHP002-0113 This post is open to Equal Partners of Frailty in the first instance - Aneurin Bevan Health Board and Local Authority employees only (Newport, Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly & Monmouthshire) The opportunity has arisen for two experienced and innovative Physiotherapists; one is with the North Monmouthshire Integrated Services Team based predominantly at Mardy Park Health and Social Care Facility and one with the South Monmouthshire Integrated Services Team based at Chepstow Community Hospital. They will join a busy and supportive multidisciplinary team, involved with undertaking a range of assessments and interventions in line with the Gwent Frailty Project, with an outcome of maximising independence for individuals within the Monmouthshire Locality The posts are available at Specialist Band 6 level and offer an excellent opportunity for practitioners to enhance their Physiotherapy assessment and intervention skills and caseload management. The focus of the Monmouthshire Integrated Services Teams is the prevention of admission to hospital and facilitating early discharge from Hospital. This provides the opportunity for a community focussed service while also providing an in reach service. Relevant experience working as a Physiotherapist is essential, the successful applicant will be supported to develop more specialist and advanced clinical and leadership skills. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the service and to enable the most effective care to be provided in the most appropriate setting. To join this team you will need to be flexible, highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic with the ability to deliver a high quality individualized service In line with Setting the Direction and Gwent s Frailty Project the Community Resource Teams have been developed in Gwent in order to meet the challenges of future service provision and is actively engaged in service re-design. The successful applicant can expect to work in a team that is developing to meet the needs of the people that we serve and to be part of innovative ways of delivering physiotherapy intervention when needed. For further information please contact: - Eve Parkinson Integrated Services Manager (North): 07854673356 or Ailsa MacBean Integrated Services Manager (South) 07776452870 Closing Date: 25 Jan 2013 Interview Date: 15/02/2013 Rotational across ABHB - 040 Physio Band 6 Rotational Salary: 25,528 to 34,189 pa Reference: 040-AHP007-0113 Aneurin Bevan Health Board THIS POST IS OPEN TO EMPLOYEES OF ANEURIN BEVAN HEALTH BOARD ONLY An opportunity has arisen to apply for a Rotational Band 6 Physiotherapy post. This rotation covers a wide variety of specialities, in an environment where you will be fully supported and encouraged to develop. You will rotate around the many Physiotherapy departments within Aneurin Bevan Health Board helping to provide an excellent standard of patient care. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, participating in in-service training sessions and clinical reasoning sessions. You will also gain experience in educating / supervising Physiotherapy Students, Band 5 Physiotherapists, Technicians and Assistants. Personal and professional development is
encouraged, and you will be fully supported at each site by Clinical Specialists and / or Senior clinicians. In conjunction with this support we have a structured appraisal system and are working towards development plans being in line with the Knowledge and Skills framework. These are done in conjunction with the Physiotherapy Lead for Band 6 rotations The rotations will provide opportunities for you to sustain a breadth of knowledge & skills across several specialities in various locations across the organisation, to help develop you personally and professionally in order to fulfil the future roles within the NHS. The rotations include Musculoskeletal Out Patients, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Cardio-Respiratory, Acute Care, Neurology, Rehabilitation and Reablement For further information please contact Lucy Bryant, Physiotherapy Lead for Band 6 Rotations, on 01633 238508 or via e-mail lucy.bryant@wales.nhs.uk Closing Date: 25 Jan 2013 Newport - 040 Rgh Radiology Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 30,460 to 40,157 pa Reference: 040-AHP062-1212 Due to on going service requirements within Aneurin Bevan Health Board we are seeking to recruit Sonographers, who possess excellent people and clinical skills, driven by a commitment to improve patient care. You will require a flexible skill set to fulfil the requirements across a range of ultrasound examinations. The successful candidate must be qualified to degree level or equivalent and hold a post graduate qualification in ultrasound. You should be forward thinking, committed to best practice and have excellent interpersonal skills to fulfil the requirements of this role. Flexible working options will be considered to ensure we continue to meet the every changing demand on our service. We are committed to the professional development of staff, and actively encourage further education. For further information and to arrange an informal visit please contact:- Karen Hatch Radiology Services Manager karen.hatch@wales.nhs.uk 01633 234326 Julie Welch Superintendent Sonographer julie.welch@wales.nhs.uk 01633 234439 Closing Date: 14 Jan 2013 Abergavenny - 040 Nhh Occupational Therapy Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 25,528 to 34,189 pa pro rata Hours Per Week: 28 Hours/Week Job Type: Fixed Term Temporary Reference: 040-AHP004-0113 Fixed-term for nine months (maternity leave cover) We are looking for an experienced occupational therapist with a range of assessment and treatment skills to take up this post that will support people s discharge home from Nevill Hall Hospital. The post holder will provide assessment and rehabilitation during the person s hospital stay on the medical, surgical and trauma wards. The post is available at Specialist (Band 6) level and offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled and innovative practitioner to enhance their occupational therapy assessment and intervention skills in a fast paced hospital environment. For further information please contact: Margaret North, Team Lead OT, Nevill Hall Hospital (01873) 732294 Rhian Giles, Clinical Lead OT for Adult Physical Services (01633) 623882 Closing Date: 28 Jan 2013
Torfaen - 040 Dietetics - Paediatric Services Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 30,460 to 40,157 pa pro rata Hours Per Week: 15 Hours/Week Job Type: Fixed Term Temporary Reference: 040-AHP060-1212 This post, which is funded until March 31st 2016, will form part of the Families First partnership working arrangements in Torfaen, the overall aim of which is to enable children, young people and families to be healthy safe and enjoy well-being. The dietitian will contribute to the provision of a community based service for children and young people. The focus of the service will be to promote positive family health, the healthy growth and development of children and to prevent and treat overweight and obesity in childhood. The post holder will work with Flying Start and Families First Health Visitors, with families identified by them and other team members, providing access to early intervention to address infant feeding concerns and obesity prevention. They will be responsible for co-ordination and delivery of MEND programmes including MEND 2-4 in conjunction with Flying Start Health Visitors. Applicants should be able to travel throughout Torfaen. If you are interested, we would welcome requests for more information. Please ring: Clare Norris, Clinical Manager for Dietetics on 01873 732623 clare.norris@wales.nhs.uk Lorraine Childs, Health Programme Manager, Sure Start/Flying Start 01633 647420 lorraine.childs@wales.nhs.uk Closing Date: 14 Jan 2013 Interview Date: 22/01/2013 Newport - 040 SWH Occupational Therapy Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 25,528 to 34,189 pa pro rata Hours Per Week: 21 Hours/Week Job Type: Permanent Reference: 040-AHP006-0113 We are looking for an experienced occupational therapist with a range of assessment and treatment skills to take up this post that will support people s discharge home from the Royal Gwent Hospital. The post holder will provide assessment and rehabilitation during the person s hospital stay on the medical, surgical and trauma wards. The post is available at Specialist (Band 6) level and offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled and innovative practitioner to enhance their occupational therapy assessment and intervention skills in a fast paced hospital environment. Professional supervision and a regular PADR review are an integral part of staff development within this OT service and the successful applicant will be supported to develop more specialist and advanced clinical and leadership skills. The occupational therapy service in Gwent is modernising to meet the challenges of future service provision and is actively engaged in service re-design. The successful applicant can expect to work in an occupational therapy service that is developing to meet the needs of the people that we serve and to be part of innovative ways of delivering occupational therapy intervention when needed. For further information please contact: Suzanne Jones, Team Lead OT, Newport Hospitals (01633) 234279 or (01633) 238246 Rhian Giles, Clinical Lead OT for Adult Physical Services (01633) 623882 Closing Date: 28 Jan 2013 Ystrad Mynach - 040 YYF Occupational Therapy Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 25,528 to 34,189 pa Reference: 040-AHP005-0113 We are looking for an experienced occupational therapist with a range of occupationally focused neurological assessment and treatment skills that will enable people to achieve their maximum
independence during their in-patient stay with the aim of an early supported discharge back to their home. Essential is an awareness and some experience in neuro-rehabilitation that will include the assessment and management of posture, specialist seating needs, complex equipment provision and cognitve and perceptual rehabilitation. Within the OT service in Gwent there is a strong culture of professional development linked to ongoing service improvement and there will be the opportunity for teaching and training to gain and develop specialist clinical knowledge and skills We offer regular professional supervision and an annual appraisal as an integral part of staff and service quality assurance and development. The post holder will need to be self directed and someone who can demonstrate the ability to learn and take an active role in service development as the post holder will be working in an occupational therapy service that is modernising to meet the challenges of future service provision and is actively engaged in service re-design to meet the needs of the people that we serve. Informal visits are welcome and strongly recommended. For further information and to organise a visit contact: Claire Smith, Team Lead OT, Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr (01443) 802592 Rhian Giles, Clinical Lead OT (01633) 623882 Closing Date: 28 Jan 2013 Administrative & Clerical Pontypool - 040 ICT Management Salary: 38,851 to 46,621 pa Hours Per Week: 37.5 Hours/Week Reference: 040-AAC064-0812 Aneurin Bevan Health Board Job Type: Permanent The ICT Infrastructure Services Manager will need to be highly driven candidate who is well organised, flexible and able to manage a highly capable team responsible for maintaining and improving Network Services, Voice Services, Systems Services and Technical security which underpins electronic clinical systems and work flow. The role will also take overall ITIL responsibility for: - Capacity management - Knowledge Management - ICT Service Continuity The role will report to the Head of ICT and will work closely with the ICT management team to deliver service improvement and support business change. This will require a degree of project management and be able to manage multiple streams of activity. The role will require excellent people skills and a strong customer focus and work with key stakeholders to propose solutions fit for business requirements. Within the Healthboard there are over 60 sites supported which this post will support. As such the post holder will be required to travel between these sites in response to calls logged with the ABHB ICT Helpdesk. Ability to travel within a geographical area is essential. All candidates must meet the PS and JD to fully qualify Previous applicants need not apply Closing Date: 31 Jan 2013
Newport - 040 Health & Safety Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 25,528 to 34,189 pa Reference: 040-AC134-1212 Aneurin Bevan Health Board is seeking a self motivated individual to undertake the role of Health & Safety Advisor based in Royal Gwent Hospital, but covering all properties in the South of the county. You will be responsible for undertaking health & safety audits and inspections, facilitating health & safety training, advising and supporting staff at all levels for health & safety and support managers to undertake risk assessments and incident investigations. You will be required to possess a professional qualification in Health and Safety and the ability to travel to various sites across the Health Board. For further details contact: Kath Underwood, Health & Safety Team Leader (south) on 01633 238121 or Judith McEwan, Head of Health and Safety on 01633 623456. Closing Date: 14 Jan 2013 Newport - 040 Rgh - Clerical Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 14,153 to 14,864pa pro rata Hours Per Week: 20 Hours/Week Job Type: Fixed Term Temporary Reference: 040-AC151-1212 THIS POST IS OPEN TO EMPLOYEES OF THE ANEURIN BEVAN HEALTH BOARD ONLY We are looking for a motivated team player. You will be working within the medical records department collecting and delivering Health Records. This role will involve travelling some distances around the hospital site, throughout the day. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential as well as the ability to work as apart of a team. For further details/informal visits contact: Faith Pingue Williams x8075 or October Grant x8075 Closing Date: 22 Jan 2013 Newport - 040 Rgh Medical Secs Gen Med Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 18,652 to 21,798 pa pro rata Hours Per Week: 18.75 Hours/Week Job Type: Permanent Reference: 040-AC002-0113 THIS POST IS OPEN TO EMPLOYEES OF ANEURIN BEVAN HEALTH BOARD ONLY We are looking for an experienced Medical Secretary to work in the Cardiology Department, based at the Royal Gwent Hospital. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be flexible in their approach and be able to use their own initiative and posess execellent time management skills. Experience of medical terminology, audio typing and RSA typing stage II or equivalent is essential along with experience of using Medical Terminology. For further information please contact Michele Morgan on 01633 656348 Closing Date: 16 Jan 2013 Torfaen/Newport - Primary Care Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: Subject to Appropriate Professional Payscale Hours Per Week: 2 sessions per week Job Type: Fixed Term Temporary Reference: 040-AC142-1212 THIS POST IS OPEN TO EMPLOYEES OF THE ANEURIN BEVAN HEALTH BOARD AND PRIMARY CARE ONLY Two posts are available for a 2 year period on a fixed term basis
Applications are invited from registered Clinicians to:- support local engagement and understanding of the key issues facing the neighbourhood develop local relationships within the neighbourhood support development of services to agreed access, equity and quality standards while allowing for tailoring to local needs The role of the Network Clinical lead is to provide clinical leadership to the Network to support the delivery of high quality and equitable core primary care services across the neighbourhood and support the development and provision of integrated health & social care services for the people who are registered for general practice care within the catchment area of the Network (as described in Appendix 1 of the job description). A priority will be to drive clinical quality improvements across all aspects of primary and community care in the neighbourhood and which are aligned and supporting the patient quality and safety agenda (e.g. 1000 Lives Plus). The Network Clinician will report to the Primary Care Clinical Director and work closely with the Divisional management team and other officers of the Health Board and the other Network Clinical leads to ensure delivery of the objectives of the Setting the Direction Strategy. The Network Clinicians will work as a NCN team across the Health Board and to progress a shared agenda. They will operate under the direction of the Assistant Medical Director of Primary Care, in order to work collaboratively and progress pathways which shift patient care from secondary into primary/community care services. You will be able to demonstrate a proven record of leading change aimed at raising performance in healthcare, a strategic thinker with highly developed communication and negotiation skills, able to command respect amongst colleagues, of problem solving and of achieving service improvement and change. Should you wish to discuss this opportunity informally, you are encouraged to contact the Primary Care Clinical Director, Dr Sally Lewis by email in the first instance on Sally.lewis2@wales.nhs.uk. To apply, please submit a Statement of Suitability of no more than 2 pages, outlining key achievements, relevant experience and reasons for applying. This will accompany a summary CV of no more than 4 pages, including details of education, professional qualifications and career history. These can be sent by email or posted to: Email: liam.taylor@wales.nhs.uk Tel: 01495 241281 Dr. Liam Taylor, Assistant Medical Director - Primary Care Aneurin Bevan Health Board Llanarth House, Newbridge Gateway Newbridge NP11 5GH Closing Date: 21 Jan 2013 Newport - 040 Ght Occupational Health Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 14,153 to 17,253 pa Reference: 040-AC094-1012 THIS ADVERT IS OPEN TO EMPLOYEES OF THE ANEURIN BEVAN HEALTH BOARD ONLY. The opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self motivated clerical officer to join to our administration team in this busy Occupational Health Department. Excellent keyboard skills are essential and previous experience of working with databases is desirable. The successful candidate will be flexible to the needs of the service and enjoy working as part of a team. The post involves a range of clerical duties e.g. data entry, word processing, audio typing medical reports, arranging appointments/clinics, retrieving case-notes, reception duties, filing, photocopying etc. Knowledge of medical terminology is desirable. Candidates need to be organised, flexible and have good communication skills. The post will involve relief work at other Aneurin Bevan Health Board sites. For further information, or to arrange an informal visit to the department please contact Mrs. Kim Watkins, Officer Manager on 01633 238343 or Elaine Lewis, Occupational Health Manager on 01633 238344. The post holder will be expected to work within defined protocols, adhering to the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Worker in Wales.
Closing Date: 21 Jan 2013 Newport - 040 Comm & Mh Divisional Management Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 45,254 to 55,945 pa Hours Per Week: 37.5 Hours/Week Job Type: Fixed Term Temporary Reference: 040-AC001-0113 THIS POST IS OPEN TO EMPLOYEES OF THE ANEURIN BEVAN HEALTH BOARD ONLY This is an exciting opportunity to manage the integrated Mental Health Services in Newport. Newport Mental Health Services have gone through significant reorganisation in the last two years and this is an exciting opportunity to be part of this continued change management process. The post is advertised as a 9 month secondment in the first instance and would be suitable for a mental health professional from within health and social care. The post holder will have continuing operational and developmental responsibility for the management of the Integrated Mental Health and Social Care services within the locality of Newport. They will facilitate on behalf of the ABHB and the Local Authority the provision of services, care and support to people with a mental health problem. To achieve this they will manage a complex range of specialist and multi professionals in an integrated, multiagency, multidisciplinary, cost effective, efficient and responsive manner. Anyone wishing to discuss this post is advised to contact any of the following: - - Mr Gary Hicks on 01633 436711 - Mr Jonathan Griffiths on 01633 656656 Closing Date: 14 Jan 2013 Newport - 040 Clinical Coding Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 14,153 to 17,253 pa pro rata Hours Per Week: 18 Hours/Week Job Type: Permanent Reference: 040-AC135-1212 THIS POST IS OPEN TO EMPLOYEES OF ANEURIN BEVAN HEALTH BOARD ONLY In order to achieve clinical coding completeness targets the clinical coding department is actively seeking to employ a case note retrieval officer. The successful applicant will work in accordance with the clinical coding standards and the main duties will be to ensure that all case notes needed by the department are retrieved and reach the clinical coding department in a timely manner. This post involves transportation of casenotes to and from various sites within and outside of the hospital therefore it is imperative that the post holder can lift case notes and push a loaded trolley (in line with the Health Board s manual handling policy), the ability to drive is essential for the post. The post holder will be required to update the patient administration system (Myrddin) with casenote tracking information and other basic data entry. Casenotes, once retrieved, will be organised and allocated appropriately with in the department. The successful candidate will need to be organised, reliable and energetic with a motivated and flexible approach to tasks. Job Summary Working in accordance with the clinical coding standard, to support the clinical coding department, in achieving optimum coding completeness by retrieving uncoded casenotes from various locations in and outside the Health Board and return in a timely manner. Once casenotes are retrieved and tracked on the patient administration system (Myrddin) they will be organised and allocated appropriately within the department. Key Tasks To assist in the location of case notes required by the coding department. To collect the crown car/van To work closely with clinical coding coordinators and all clinical coding staff. To develop good working relationships with secretarial and other staff who handle Health Records. To assist in the tracking of case notes into and out of the coding department and allocation to relevant specialities. To return case notes to other departments. To provide annual leave/sickness cover for the clinical coding support officers Basic
data entry. Maintain Confidentiality. To travel between sites as and when necessary. For further details or to arrange an informal visit please contact: Mrs Louise Williams Clinical Coding Coordinator Royal Gwent Hospital 01633 234426 The post holder will be expected to work within defined protocols, adhering to the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Worker in Wales. Closing Date: 17 Jan 2013 Additional Clinical Services Newport - 040 Stw Occupational Therapy Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 16,110 to 19,077 pa pro rata Hours Per Week: 30 Hours/Week Job Type: Permanent Reference: 040-ACS003-0113 THIS POST IS OPEN TO EMPLOYEES OF ANEURIN BEVAN HEALTH BOARD ONLY We wish to recruit an Occupational Therapy Support Worker to join the Occupational Therapy team at St Woolos Hospital, Newport. The job incorporates a mix of clinical and administrative duties to assist in the day to day provision of OT input for people on the wards at St Woolos Hospital and in their homes. Good written and verbal communication is essential and the post holder is expected to be practical and flexible - able to work independently and within a team. All applicants must have a good general level of education to GCSE level and evidence of further education e.g. Level III qualification or equivalent in a health/social care related topic. An ability to travel between hospital sites and people s homes and have basic IT skills is essential. Shortlisted candidates for interview will also be expected to visit the unit and meet with the occupational therapists prior to the interview. Occupational Therapy Support Workers in Gwent are supported in their learning and development by the OT Support Worker Development Programme. This is knowledge and competency based programme of education validated by AGORED with which you will be expected to participate. For further information please contact: Rhian Giles, Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist (01633) 623882 Helen Hak, Advanced Practitioner OT (01633) 238246 The post holder will be expected to work within defined protocols, adhering to the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Worker in Wales. Closing Date: 29 Jan 2013 Newport - 040 Stw Occupational Therapy Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 18,652 to 21,798 pa pro rata Hours Per Week: 30 Hours/Week Job Type: Permanent Reference: 040-ACS002-0113 THIS POST IS OPEN TO EMPLOYEES OF ANEURIN BEVAN HEALTH BOARD ONLY We wish to recruit an Occupational Therapy Technician to join the Orthopaedic Extended Pre Admission Clinic Team (EPAC) based at St Woolos Hospital, Newport. Working under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist but holding your own delegated caseload the job will involve working with people who are going to have, or have had joint replacement surgery at either St Woolos or the Royal Gwent Hospitals. The job primarily involves working with people in the hospital and the community to promote their functional independence but you will also be required to liaise with multiple community agencies to expedite their safe discharge home. You will need to have previous experience of working in a hospital and /or community setting within the health and /or social care environment with an awareness of how people s rehabilitation can continue in both
settings. An understanding of how Occupational Therapy can help people in the hospital and the community setting is essential. You will have to possess excellent time management skills and be able to organise and be responsible for your own workload. You will also be expected to carry out routine administrative and housekeeping tasks. Occupational Therapy Support Workers and Technicians are supported in their learning and development by the OT Support Worker Development Programme. This is knowledge and competency based programme of education validated by the Open College Network in which you will be expected to participate. For further information please contact: Rhian Giles, Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist (01633) 623882 Jenny Jones, Advanced Practitioner OT (01873) 732161 The post holder will be expected to work within defined protocols, adhering to the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Worker in Wales. Closing Date: 29 Jan 2013 Newport - 040 Rgh Orthodontics Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 14,153 to 17,253 pa pro rata Hours Per Week: 25 Hours/Week Job Type: Permanent Reference: 040-ACS099-1212 THIS POST IS OPEN TO EMPLOYEES OF ANEURIN BEVAN HEALTH BOARD ONLY An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) to join the maxillofacial team at the Royal Gwent Hospital. The department consists of minor theatres, a day case unit and clinics for both orthodontics and oral surgery. The department operates Monday to Friday between 8 am and 5pm, and operates a late night rota. You must have: Ï Good basic education Ï Good communication skills, verbal and written Ï Experience of working with people Ï Awareness of health and safety at work Be: Ï Enthusiastic and keen to develop. Ï Team player Ï Flexible Ï Reliable Ï Good communication skills. Ï Motivated. Ï Loyal and caring For further information and to arrange an informal visit please contact: Sister Sheila Richards Maxillofacial Department, on 01633 238579 The post holder will be expected to work within defined protocols, adhering to the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Worker in Wales. Closing Date: 17 Jan 2013 Interview Date: 04/02/2013 Nursing & Midwifery Registered Brecon - 040 MH South Powys Bronllys - Velindre Ward Salary: 25,528 to 34,189 pa Reference: 040-NMR177-1212 Aneurin Bevan Health Board THIS POST IS OPEN TO EMPLOYEES OF ANEURIN BEVAN HEALTH BOARD ONLY We are seeking to recruit an exceptional individual with excellent communication skills who would wish to develop and consolidate their experiences, by assisting the ward manager within the multidisciplinary framework of an Acute Adult inpatient service (Felindre Unit). The successful candidate will become part of a continually developing multi-disciplinary team comprising of nurses, OT s, Psychologists and Medic s as well as working closely with the local third party voluntary sector enhancing the use of therapeutic interventions based within the Recovery Model. Joint working with the HTT and local CMHT`s is essential to support the rural model of acute service provision in South Powys Felindre Unit is a 12 bedded mixed gender ward which caters for people aged between 18 and 65 years of age with a variety of complex mental health needs. The team provides
assessment of need, care and interventions and embraces evidence based practice and research as part of everyday care. The organization has a well developed appraisal and supervision structure in place and actively encourages continuing professional development. The applicant should have previous inpatient experience and have appropriate demonstrable registration experience, with current or previous managerial responsibilities. For more information please contact: Penny Price, Ward Manager on 01874 712478 Michelle Forkings, Senior Nurse on 01597 825888 Closing Date: 17 Jan 2013 Newport/Ystrad Mynach - 040 Midwifery Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 21,176 to 27,625 pa/pro rata for part time Hours Per Week: Varied Full/Part time hours available Job Type: Permanent Reference: 040-NMR006-0113 Exciting new developments are happening all the time in Gwent. From a stand alone midwifery led birth centre, midwife led birthing areas within the major units, birthing pools, case loading midwifery, maternal fetal medicine and high risk obstetrics, Enough variety to provide excellent clinical experience. We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated midwives to join us as part of our integrated team providing care for women throughout Gwent between hospital and community. Our smaller unit at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny has 1800 births per annum (and rising) and we have a standalone birth centre at Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan.. The Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport is our largest unit with 3,600 births per annum (and rising) Approximately 400 (and rising) women give birth at our stand alone birth centre at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr. We would especially like to hear from experienced Band Six Midwives to work in our stand alone Birth Centre in our new hospital Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr at Ystrad Mynach. Newly qualified midwives will be offered a comprehensive preceptorship package and mentor support; Band 5-21,176-27,625 (pro rata if part time) Band 6-25,528-34,189 (pro rata if part time For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Suzanne Hardacre midwifery manager or Claire Roche, midwifery manager at Royal Gwent Hospital 01633 234763 / 01633 234947. Closing Date: 31 Jan 2013 Cwmbran - 040 Gp OOH Nurses Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 21,176 to 27,625 pa pro rata Hours Per Week: 36 Hours/Week Job Type: Permanent Reference: 040-NMR170-1212 We ve spent time and money developing our integrated Out of Hours GP Service. But we still need registered Nurses to continue to make it happen. Dedicated professionals who are keen to provide nursing care services in support of the Gp OOhours at the patients home and also trained to triage and advise and plan a safe pathway in the out of hours period for patients and give nursing advice and reassurance to local people over the phone. The post is mainly overnight but with the development of triage may well go forward Whether you re looking for a full-time, part-time or jobshare roles (10-35 hours a week,), this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something special. You might already be working within the Trust to joining us from another. That s not important. Excellent listening, communication and diagnostic skills are. As is the ability to stay alert at all times! The service works a it suggest OOHRS 1830 to 0800 and 24 hours weekends the shifts are 7.5 hour duration And because this is something new, we ll train you how to use all the decisionmaking software packages involved and help you to fill in any gaps in your knowledge, making you a better Nurse and us a better Trust. There is opportunity to develop to Advanced Nurse
Practioners,to join the new ANP in Primary care team of nurses and also support the night nursing team within this role.giving you varied experience and development opportunities. So pick up the phone today and call Lynne Walbeoff on 01633 488700 email: lynne.walbeoff@wales.nhs.uk You ll be amazed at the response! Closing Date: 14 Jan 2013 Abergavenny - Gwent Specialist Substance Misuse Service Salary: 30,460 to 40,157 pa pro rata Hours Per Week: 30 Hours/Week Job Type: Permanent Reference: 040-NMR174-1212 Aneurin Bevan Health Board THIS POST IS OPEN TO EMPLOYEES OF ANEURIN BEVAN HEALTH BOARD ONLY. We are looking for a proactive and innovative individual to join our Complex Team in the post of Team Leader. You must be a registered mental health nurse, be experienced in working with patients with substance misuse and complex needs and have experience of liaison with associated services. The post holder will be responsible for supporting and managing a small team of nurses providing treatment for clients experiencing substance misuse problems as well as managing a caseload of clients from referral to treatment and discharge in their community, further input to the team is provided by a Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in working with adults with substance misuse needs/problems. The successful candidate will be a nurse with significant experience of working within Mental Health, preferably with experience of working with clients experiencing substance misuse problems. They will be motivated, engaging and possess a calm and accepting nature. They will be expected to work effectively within a multi-systemic, multi-agency environment and possess excellent leadership skills. The post holder will play a pivotal role in liaison with other associated services, providing supervision and case management for the team. INFORMAL ENQUIRIES: Andrew Hopkins, Senior Nurse 01873 735576 or Sarah Thomas, Gwent Specialist Substance Misuse Service Acting Clinical Team Leader 01873 735566 Closing Date: 16 Jan 2013 Pontypool - 040 Com Dn Torf South 2 Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 21,176 to 27,625 pa Reference: 040-NMR176-1212 An opportunity has arisen to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible registered nurse to join the Team in South Torfaen with a genuine interest in delivering care to patients and their families in their own home. You will be part of a proactive District Nursing team committed to preventing hospital admissions and delivering high standards of nursing care. You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and dedication to providing the highest standard of patient centred nursing care, and support the modernisation agenda of the service. The post is for 37.5 hours and offered on a permanent basis. The District Nursing service operates from 08:00 hours until 20:00 hours. For further information or to arrange an informal visit regarding this vacancy please contact: Jo Webber, Senior Nurse, District Nursing Services, Torfaen Blaenau Gwent on 01495 765799-01495 363211 Or Edwina Sefton District Nursing Team Leader Team Leader on 01633 838676 Closing Date: 14 Jan 2013
Newport - 040 Rgh Cardiology Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 25,528 to 34,189 pa pro rata Hours Per Week: 15 Hours/Week Job Type: Fixed Term Temporary Reference: 040-NMR001-0113 THIS POST IS OPEN TO EMPLOYEES OF ANUERIN BEVAN HEALTH BOARD ONLY Fixed Term Seconded post for 1 year (potential funding for an additional 1yr secondment dependant on patient outcomes). An excellent and exciting developmental opportunity has arisen for an innovative and motivated nurse to join the Nurse - Led Heart Failure Service within ABHB. We are looking for an experienced nurse within cardiology that can assist in reducing the number of heart failure admissions within RGH. Working alongside the Nurse Consultant and a Lead Heart Failure Nurse the post holder will, assist in developing and implementing an education awareness programme to support clinicians in referring appropriately for HF specialist discharge planning and community follow up. Previous experience in the management of Heart Failure patients and an understanding of the disease trajectory is essential. The role will primarily involve early identification of patients to provide inpatient education regarding diagnosis, prognosis and selfmanagement. The acute HF nurse will be responsible for ensuring a robust discharge plan is facilitated and post discharge follow-up is fitting to patients at varying stages of the disease process. Patient outcomes will be captured through audit and will form an integral part of the role. As the role with require cross boundary working the post holder must have excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to work as part of the multidisciplinary team. To discuss this post further please contact Karen Hazel on 01633 238003/ Mobile 07969392324 Closing Date: 29 Jan 2013 Interview Date: 14/02/2013 Ebbw Vale - 040 Mh Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 21,176 to 27,625 pa pro rata Hours Per Week: 20 Hours/Week Job Type: Permanent Reference: 040-NMR005-0113 A vacancy has arisen for a part time permanent band 5 RMN on Cedar Parc. You will be contracted to work 20 hours a week, which will be on a rotational shift pattern including nights. Due to ABHB commitment of providing quality care, the delivery of older Adult service s is currently being reviewed Currently Cedar Parc is a 20 bedded unit divided into 2 wards, there are 7 function assessment beds named the Willows, and 13 beds for people suffering with organic problems. However due to changes within older adult mental health service, the ward will become a Dementia unit. If you enjoy the challenge of working in a busy environment and have a special interest to work with older people with mental health needs, and would like to work within a supportive, friendly and motivated multi-disciplinary team, then this is the opportunity for you. We are currently looking for a registered mental health nurse who has effective communication and interpersonal skills, and is enthusiastic, highly motivated, flexible individual who will complement the existing team. A full induction and Mentorship package will be offered. For further information regarding this vacancy or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Chris Martyn Ward Manager on 01495 353212 or Dawn Morgan Senior Nurse on : 01495 353200 Closing Date: 24 Jan 2013
Newport - 040 Mh South Gwent Home Treatment Team Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 25,528 to 34,189 pa pro rata Hours Per Week: 30/22.5 Hours/Week (two psosts) Job Type: Fixed Term Temporary Reference: 040-NMR004-0113 THIS POST IS OPEN TO EMPLOYEES OF ANEURIN BEVAN HEALTH BOARD ONLY This is an exciting 12-month Secondment opportunity to join the South Gwent Crisis Resolution/Home Treatment Team (HTT) Working with adults 18-65 years. We are an established team who provide a genuine alternative to inpatient admission. The service is currently evolving in line with the National Service Framework for mental illness, Mental Health Measures and the associated AQF targets attached to Crisis Resolution/Home Treatment Teams. The HTT provides an urgent assessment and intensive home treatment service for those at risk of in-patient admission, and will also facilitate the early discharge of those admitted. We aim to utilise the strengths of the individual, and work with them and their social network to overcome the presenting difficulties. You will need to be a team player, but have the confidence and experience to work autonomously under challenging conditions. You will work with the Team to make positive risk management decisions for those in acute distress and need. You will plan and provide care in innovative ways, and support colleagues both within the Team and externally. You will have the flexibility to work shifts and weekends, and be prepared to think creatively. For further information regarding this vacancy or to arrange an informal visit, please contact James P Smith, Team Manager on 01633 436873 or james.smith5@wales.nhs.uk Closing Date: 22 Jan 2013 Newport - 040 Mh STC Pill Mawr Ward Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 25,528 to 34,189 pa Reference: 040-NMR178-1212 THIS POST IS OPEN TO EMPLOYEES OF ANEURIN BEVAN HEALTH BOARD ONLY A post has become available on the male forensic rehabilitation unit at St Cadoc s Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a multi-disciplinary team committed to promoting rehabilitation and recovery for individuals with mental health needs from a Forensic perspective. Applicants would need to demonstrate a commitment to enable client s independence, rights, choices and dignity. Experience working with this client group would be desirable but not essential. Successful applicants should have excellent assessment and communication skills and be committed to professional development. For Further Information and to arrange an informal visit please contact: Liz Laurence, ward manager 01633 436855 Closing Date: 17 Jan 2013 Ebbw Vale - 040 YAB Aneurin Bevan Health Board Salary: 21,176 to 27,625 pa pro rata Hours Per Week: Full and Part Time Job Type: Permanent Reference: 040-NMR179-1212 Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan is a recently built 96 bed Community Hospital situated in the Locality of Blaenau Gwent. We have three 32 bed wards providing specialist rehabilitation and sub acute care. We are seeking to appoint registered nurses who are keen to join our dedicated multi disciplinary teams delivering high standards of care in state of the art facilities. We wish to appoint registered nurses who are skilled in assessing the needs of our frail elderly patients and motivated