Registered Nurse

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Holywell; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board seeks a Part-time Band 5 Nurse for Holywell Community Hospital to support dementia care with a dedicated team and deliver high clinical standards in a busy setting.

The role requires NMC registration and post-registration study, such as POVA. Welsh language skills are desirable; English or Welsh speakers are welcome to apply.

Salary ranges £32,557 to £39,631 per annum, pro rata for part-time hours, within the Agenda for Change framework.

Qualifications

• NMC registered and eligible to practice in the UK.
• Evidence of post-registration study and training (e.g., POVA).
• Ability to communicate effectively and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dementia care to patients with complex needs.
• Deliver compassionate nursing support in a busy hospital setting.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Ability to work under pressure

Welsh speaker

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced or novice registered nurse to join our nursing team working within Holywell Community hospital. The successful candidate will join a supportive team and must have excellent communication and organisational skills and have the ability to work in a busy demanding environment and be able to deliver work of a high standard.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who has experience of dementia care and is keen to assist in developing the service for the future. This is a demanding role that requires commitment and a positive approach towards change. You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike.

This is an exciting opportunity to support Dementia patients who have complex needs during their stay in hospital. Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate care and compassion in providing support and care for patients with complex needs.

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.

Details

• Date posted: 11 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,557 to £39,631 a year per annum, pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 050-NMR555-0926
• Job locations: Holywell Community Hospital, Halkyn Road, Holywell, CH8 7TZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• NMC registered
• Evidence of post registration study and training, e.g. POVA
• Intermediate Life Support if required in clinical setting
• Implement evidence based practice
• Experience of providing holistic nursing care

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Clear understanding of contract of care
• Ability to document details clearly and accurately
• Knowledge of incident reporting policy & BCU Policies
• Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to work under pressure
• Welsh speaker

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).