Job summary
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We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and capable person to the above position. The successful candidate will have good communication skills and work as part of a team in the delivery of a rehabilitation service to promote recovery for people with a recurrent and enduring severe mental illness. There must be a commitment to develop knowledge and skills.
This eight-bedded unit situated in the market town of Ruthin has been open since 2003 and is recognised as a vital and integral component of the adult mental health service provision for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an named nurse to at least one client on the unit and associate nurse for at least one other client, delivering a quality service for the care of the Seriously Mentally ill. The post holder will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision, and required to supervise unqualified staff.
Tan y Castell is an eight bedded Rehabilitation Unit for people suffering from Serious Mental Illness providing a specialist service for North Wales in conjunction with other rehabilitation units within the Specialist Services.
This post is fixed term for 12 months due to the needs of the service.
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.
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
Essential
- NMC registered 1st Level Nurse - RMN
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration study and training, e.g. Safeguarding Mentor
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing holistic nursing care - Interest in developing nursing skills
Desirable
- Clear understanding of clinical governance framework- Implement evidence based practice
Skills
Essential
- Clear understanding of contract of care Ability to document details clearly and accurately- Clear understanding of consent process -Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Clear understanding of clinical governance framework- Implement evidence based practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered 1st Level Nurse - RMN
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration study and training, e.g. Safeguarding Mentor
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing holistic nursing care - Interest in developing nursing skills
Desirable
- Clear understanding of clinical governance framework- Implement evidence based practice
Skills
Essential
- Clear understanding of contract of care Ability to document details clearly and accurately- Clear understanding of consent process -Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Clear understanding of clinical governance framework- Implement evidence based practice
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.
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.
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).
