Senior Staff Nurse

NHS; Abergele; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse in Abergele. You'll work in a dynamic environment with young patients, delivering high-quality mental health care and supporting their recovery. The role requires flexibility and a passion for nursing.

Qualifications

• Experience in in-patient Adolescent Mental Health Work required.
• Ability to assess and manage risk in young people.

Responsibilities

• Act as case manager for young people on the ward.
• Support day-to-day routine and discharge planning.

Skills

Communication

Therapeutic relationships

Leadership

Education

First level registered Mental Health Nurse

Post registration qualification in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Job description

Job summary

Kestrel Ward, North Wales Adolescent Service.

We are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity for an experienced and motivated Nurse with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering high quality care to apply for the post of Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse on Kestrel Ward at the North Wales Adolescent Service in Abergele, North Wales.

Working in a Tier 4 inpatient CAMHS setting with young people between the age of 12-17 years old, you will need to have a flexible approach and be able to adapt your skills and abilities to suit a range of mental health needs and presentations.

As a senior staff nurse you will act as case manager for a small group of young people and work closely with the wider MDT to plan, deliver and review the care provided on the ward. In addition you will contribute to the day to day routine and support for young people on the ward and ultimately support their discharge back to the community.

Main duties of the job

As a senior member of the nursing team you will be expected to contribute to the development of more junior colleagues, students and the wider service.

Individuals who do not have direct inpatient CAMHS experience but are able to demonstrate significant experience in other transferable areas of mental health or CAMHS are encouraged to apply.

You are applying for a Full time equivalent post. Kestrel ward provides a 24/7 service and you will need to be flexible to meet the range of shift patterns required, including night shifts.

** Additional note for Trainee Senior Staff Nurse (Annex 21)- To undertake a fast track programme of development over 9-18 months depending on competencies required to meet Band 6 role. The role will include both classroom and learning in clinical practice to enhance existing skills. The role will cover a mix of carrying out autonomous clinical work that fits within current competencies alongside demonstrated and observed new skills development.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-NMR217-0325-A

Job locations

NWAS - Abergele Hospital

Llanfair Road

Abergele

LL22 8DP

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.

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 Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential

• Must be first level registered Mental Health Nurse
• Post registration qualification in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Desirable

• Teaching and assessing qualification

Experience Essential

• Experience of working in in-patient Adolescent Mental Health Work
• Evidence of continuing professional development relating to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nursing

Desirable

• Evidence of working in Adolescent Mental Health Services (eg community services)

Aptitude and Abilities Essential

• Ability to generate effective therapeutic relationships with young people (patients)
• A clear understanding of the nursing process and the Mental Health Measures and how they relate to children and young people with mental health problems
• Ability to communicate with multi-disciplinary team colleagues and other professionals, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to be assertive and to take a leadership role in teams
• Sound knowledge of child development and factors that are likely to contribute to mental health difficulties in children and young people who have mental health problems
• Experience of service evaluation and audit and a good knowledge of the components of clinical governance
• Sound knowledge of issues affecting the nursing of young people with mental health problems
• Ability to assess mental health problems. This requires the ability to use information gathered from a variety of sources to provide a formulation of a mental health problem.
• Ability to assess and manage risk, in particular being able to identify risk factors relating to mental health problems in young people and to implement appropriate risk management strategies
• Group work skills
• Ability to provide and engage in effective clinical supervision
• Ability to work cooperatively with other agencies and disciplines
• Ability to participate in training in non-aversive holding techniques including restrictive physical intervention training
• Ability to remain calm in the personal management of challenging situations
• Knowledge of teamwork and team dynamics and an ability to work in teams and in a multidisciplinary setting
• Good reflective ability and an understanding of its importance in the context of interpersonal working
• Ability to organise and plan work activities for nursing team
• Ability to work flexibly and to adapt clinical approach to needs of clients, working in partnership with client and parents/carers
• A good and developing level of self-awareness and how one's own experiences may impact upon one's attitudes and interactions. Selfawareness which includes demonstrable qualities and values beneficial to the role eg care, compassion, courage and commitment
• Have a desire to develop both professionally and personally
• Be able to exercise appropriate professional boundaries
• Be able to recognise limits to personal skills and competencies
• Have appropriate strategies for coping with stress
• Be supportive of other colleagues
• Be able to work with other disciplines
• Have a desire to work with this client group in a team setting

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Other Essential

• Ability to travel within geographical area.
• Able to work hours flexibly

Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential

• Must be first level registered Mental Health Nurse
• Post registration qualification in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Desirable

• Teaching and assessing qualification

Experience Essential

• Experience of working in in-patient Adolescent Mental Health Work
• Evidence of continuing professional development relating to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nursing

Desirable

• Evidence of working in Adolescent Mental Health Services (eg community services)

Aptitude and Abilities Essential

• Ability to generate effective therapeutic relationships with young people (patients)
• A clear understanding of the nursing process and the Mental Health Measures and how they relate to children and young people with mental health problems
• Ability to communicate with multi-disciplinary team colleagues and other professionals, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to be assertive and to take a leadership role in teams
• Sound knowledge of child development and factors that are likely to contribute to mental health difficulties in children and young people who have mental health problems
• Experience of service evaluation and audit and a good knowledge of the components of clinical governance
• Sound knowledge of issues affecting the nursing of young people with mental health problems
• Ability to assess mental health problems. This requires the ability to use information gathered from a variety of sources to provide a formulation of a mental health problem.
• Ability to assess and manage risk, in particular being able to identify risk factors relating to mental health problems in young people and to implement appropriate risk management strategies
• Group work skills
• Ability to provide and engage in effective clinical supervision
• Ability to work cooperatively with other agencies and disciplines
• Ability to participate in training in non-aversive holding techniques including restrictive physical intervention training
• Ability to remain calm in the personal management of challenging situations
• Knowledge of teamwork and team dynamics and an ability to work in teams and in a multidisciplinary setting
• Good reflective ability and an understanding of its importance in the context of interpersonal working
• Ability to organise and plan work activities for nursing team
• Ability to work flexibly and to adapt clinical approach to needs of clients, working in partnership with client and parents/carers
• A good and developing level of self-awareness and how one's own experiences may impact upon one's attitudes and interactions. Selfawareness which includes demonstrable qualities and values beneficial to the role eg care, compassion, courage and commitment
• Have a desire to develop both professionally and personally
• Be able to exercise appropriate professional boundaries
• Be able to recognise limits to personal skills and competencies
• Have appropriate strategies for coping with stress
• Be supportive of other colleagues
• Be able to work with other disciplines
• Have a desire to work with this client group in a team setting

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Other Essential

• Ability to travel within geographical area.
• Able to work hours flexibly

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).

Additional information 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).

Employer details Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

NWAS - Abergele Hospital

Llanfair Road

Abergele

LL22 8DP

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

NWAS - Abergele Hospital

Llanfair Road

Abergele

LL22 8DP

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)