Main duties of the job

  • Will be required (dependent on level of experience) to take charge of a group of patients/clients with the guidance and supervision of the person with continuing responsibility/ Nurse in charge.
  • Co-ordinate the work of healthcare support workers, assistant practitioners, students, preceptorship nurse (depending on level of experience) in the delivery of nursing
  • Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information i.e. staffing, financial and patient issues.
  • Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients/families, including patients with special needs/learning disabilities or other barriers to communication.
  • Assess patients suitability for discharge following medical review and instigate discharge planning arrangements. Liaise with multidisciplinary teams as appropriate to assist in complex discharge planning.
  • Administer medication e.g. intravenous, intramuscular/subcutaneous medications, ensuring that procedures are compliant with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Policy Board Policy.

    • The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

    Working for our organisation

    If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and Proud to Lead competence framework.

    Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

    Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

    Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

    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

    Person specification

    Qualifications

    Essential criteria

  • NMC registered – Evidence to be provided at interview

    • Desirable criteria

  • Evidence of post registration study and training, e.g. POVA Child Protection Intermediate Life Support if required in clinical setting

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care Experience of providing holistic nursing care Interest in developing nursing skills

    • Desirable criteria

  • Clear understanding of clinical governance framework Implement evidence based practice

    • Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Clear understanding of contract of care Ability to document details clearly and accurately Clear understanding of consent process Basic IT skills

    • Desirable criteria

  • Knowledge of incident reporting policy Awareness of Policies Knowledge of incident reporting policy

    • Personal/Disposition

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to communicate effectively Ability to work under pressure.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Ability to speak Welsh

    • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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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

    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