Registered Nurse at Therapeutic support Services

Train Work Live; Llanfairfechan; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales is seeking a Registered Nurse to join Therapeutic Support Services in Llanfairfechan. This Band 5 post is full time (37.5 hours weekly) and focuses on learning disabilities within a multidisciplinary team.

You will be registered with the NMC in LD or MH, capable of clear communication, and comfortable working with diverse needs. Welsh language skills are desirable, and the role offers opportunities for professional development within a

Qualifications

• NMC registration in LD or MH field.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues.
• Understanding of cultural competency in healthcare.
• Experience or interest in activities for patients in hospital settings.
• Welsh language ability is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for a defined group of service users.
• Supervise and mentor qualified and unqualified staff including students.
• Coordinate care for a specified group of service users.
• Proactively manage risk, including risk assessments and reporting incidents.
• Act as supervisor or assessor for students or healthcare support workers as appropriate.

Skills

NMC LD or MH Registered

Effective communication

Cultural competency

Activities for patients

Welsh speaker

Job description

Registered Nurse at Therapeutic support Services

Band 5

Main area Learning Disabilities Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 050-NMR673-1126

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Therapeutic Support Services, Bryn Y Neuadd Town Llanfairfechan Salary £32,557 - £39,631 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 24/11/2026 23:59

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

Are you interested in a challenging your expectations of working with people with a Learning Disability?

Are you able to share your positivity and lead a team even in the most challenging situations?

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a nurse to join our team providing on-going assessment and treatment for people with Learning Disabilities.

We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking and imaginative qualified nurse to become an integral part of our multidisciplinary team. In return for your skills we offer the chance to be at the forefront of working with a diverse and rewarding patient group and within a service that offers the unique chance to be at the very core of progressive service design. We also offer the opportunity to work with an experienced and highly skilled staff team and support to enhance your career progression.

You should have an interest in working with people with a learning disability, have experience of working with people who have a learning disability who may exhibit behaviours that are challenging, are autistic or who have an existing mental health issue. Experience in working in an inpatient environment and managing challenging situations is also desirable.

Please note: This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. We recommend submitting your application as early as possible.

Main duties of the job

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care needs of a specific group of service user

Supervise mentor and teach qualified and unqualified staff including student

Coordinate care for a specified group of service users

Take a proactive role in the management of risk. i.e. risk assessments, reporting incidents and near misses.

With the relevant experience act as a supervisor , mentor or assessor for students or Healthcare support workers

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Qualifications

Skills

• NMC LD or MH Registered
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of the importance of cultural competency in healthcare
• Awareness of importance of activities for patients in hospital
• 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.