An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse within the new Health Protection Service (HPS).

The newly created HPS will work in partnership, to respond to health protection measures and threats as required. It is envisaged that the HPS will evolve over the year and the post holder will work, either at their designated work base or as part of an agile, patient-facing, outreach team at any location within North Wales.

The Health Protection Team will work alongside the other agencies such as Public Health Wales to protect and improve health and well being and reduce health inequalities for the people of North Wales.

The Deputy Manager will support the Team Manager and Clinical Service Manager in the clinical, operational management and staff development of the HPS.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, forward thinking experienced nurse with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously.

Are you proactive? Do you enjoy working in an exciting developing environment? Do you have a passion to deliver excellent services? Do you want to help develop this new service now and into the future? If you are, come and join us in this new exciting Health Protection Service.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the Health Protection Service, the post holder will work, either at their designated work base or as part of an agile, patient-facing, outreach team at any location within North Wales.

The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidenced-based nursing care, working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Assist in the management and organisation of their clinical area and participating in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.

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

About us

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.

Job description

Job 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

knowledge and qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered

Desirable

• Evidence of post registration study and training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing holistic nursing care
• Interest in developing nursing skills
• Relevant experience of Health Protection

Desirable

• Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
• Implement evidence based practice

skills and competancies

Essential

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

Desirable

• Knowledge of incident reporting policy

other

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

personal/dispostion

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Welsh speaker

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Unit D2 Parc Menai

Ffordd Gelli Morgan Parc Menai

Bangor

LL57 4BL

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050-NMR868-0824