Main duties of the job

The role of the practice development nurse within the Emergency Quadrant (EQ) will be to recognise, develop, implement and facilitate diverse training for all levels of staff in line with current best practice guidelines adhering to the NMC Code of professional standards 2018. The post holder will lead in promoting high standards of care having though expert knowledge and skills, empowering and supporting staff in their development, foster a culture of learning across the Emergency department to deliver exceptional care standards.

In addition the post holder will be required to work as part of the nursing team providing direct patient care to continuously develop own clinical skills, coach and mentoring staff, acting as a role model for practice development across the EQ. They will participate in clinical audits and research to identify areas for quality improvement, developing learning packages to facilitate improvements, acting as a change agent to ensure the best care is delivered.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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 the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents.

Person specification

Interview or certificates

Essential criteria

  • Registered Nurse
  • Significant Experience in emergency, critical care or acute assessment nursing
  • Teaching qualification
  • Interview

    Desirable criteria

  • Quality improvement experience
  • 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