Registered Nurse

NHS; Bodelwyddan; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is seeking registered nurses with vascular experience to join the North Wales Vascular Network. You will participate in education, development and supervision of staff and work within a newly developed vascular ward and Hybrid Theatre facilities.

We welcome applicants who can speak Welsh or English; newly qualified nurses can access preceptorship and progress to Practice Supervisors and Assessors for future nursing students.

Qualifications

• NMC registered with current practice.
• Evidence of post-registration study and training (POVA / safeguarding).
• Experience in holistic nursing care and applying evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care with patients and families.
• Assist in management and organisation of the clinical area and supervise staff.
• Take responsibility for a ward or equivalent nursing area in the absence of senior staff.

Skills

Holistic nursing care

Clinical governance

Evidence-based practice

Education

NMC registered

Post-registration study

POVA

Child Protection

Intermediate Life Support

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

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.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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

Job overview

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.

Take responsibility for a ward or equivalent sphere of nursing, in the absence of the senior nurse or person who has continuing (24 hour) responsibility.

Responsible for managing a group of staff in the absence of the senior nurse.

Main duties of the job

Welsh Student Nurses must apply via the Student Streamlining Process.

Do you want to be a part of a new exciting development to improve the health of the population we serve? We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic registered nurses with vascular experience and knowledge to join Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board’s North Wales Vascular Network.

For those nurses without Vascular experience but with a keen interest and a desire to develop their skills, we will provide support and guidance to gain their Vascular competencies. Newly qualified nurses will follow the Health Board preceptorship programme and will not only gain vascular knowledge and skills, but progress to become Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors for our future nursing students.

The tertiary unit for major arterial surgery is located at Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire. As an integral part of this development we have invested in a dedicated vascular ward and installed a state of the art Hybrid Theatre (including Interventional Radiology facilities). The Health Board has invested in a team of consultant surgeons, interventional radiologists, middle grade doctors, two new IR suites and a dedicated vascular ward.

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.

Person specification

Knowledge / Qualifications

• NMC registered
• Evidence of post registration study and training, e.g.
• POVA
• Child Protection
• Intermediate Life Support

Experience

• Experience of providing holistic nursing care
• Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
• Implement evidence based practice

Skills and competencies

• Clear understanding of contract of care
• Ability to document details clearly and accurately
• Clear understanding of consent process
• Basic IT skills
• Knowledge of incident reporting policy
• Awareness of Policies

Personal / Disposition

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work under pressure
• Welsh speaker

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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.