Health Protection Service Registered Nurse

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board invites applications for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the new Health Protection Service (HPS) in North Wales.

The post supports clinical, operational management and staff development, with work at a designated base or as part of an agile outreach team across North Wales, delivering evidence‑based nursing care in partnership with Public Health Wales.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and NHS band 5 experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced‑based nursing care for patients and families.
• Assist in management and organisation of the clinical area and supervise staff.
• Develop and educate colleagues; work autonomously within an agile, patient‑facing outreach team.

Skills

Band 5 Registered Nurse

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

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., 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-operative 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.

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

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.