Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Ability to communicate effectively
- Other
Ability to work under pressure
- Experience
Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
- Experience
Experience of providing holistic nursing care
- Experience
Interest in developing nursing skills
- Aptitude and Abilities
Clear understanding of contract of care
- Aptitude and Abilities
Ability to document details clearly and accurately
- Aptitude and Abilities
Clear understanding of consent process
- Aptitude and Abilities
Basic IT skills
- Qualifications and/or Knowledge
NMC registered
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
- Experience
Implement evidence-based practice
- Aptitude and Abilities
Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
- Aptitude and Abilities
Knowledge of incident reporting policy
- Aptitude and Abilities
Awareness of Policies
- Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Evidence of post registration study and training, e.g.
- Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Awareness of safeguarding
- Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Intermediate Life Support
Job overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER
The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidenced-based nursing care, working collaboratively and cooperatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward-facing, patient-centred individual to join our excellent nursing team at Machynlleth.
We are looking for an individual who can work well as part of a multidisciplinary team, who is caring and kind and wants to develop their clinical leadership skills. You will be expected to work as an autonomous practitioner with the support of the ward manager, senior nursing and therapies staff.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You 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.
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
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This advert is for Registered Nurse, Machynlleth with Powys Teaching Health Board in Brecon, Wales. It is listed as a Band 5 Registered nurse role. The advertised salary is £32,557 - £39,631 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (to cover maternity leave). The application deadline is 19 Oct 2026.
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