Job summary
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An opportunity has arisen for band 5 RMN to join our team in Ty Llywelyn, Male, Forensic Medium Secure Unit working within the North Wales Forensic mental health team. Ty Llywelyn specialises in the assessment, treatment and support of people with a broad spectrum of enduring mental health needs who have committed or at serious risk of committing a crime and require enhanced care in a secure environment.
Admissions come from a variety of areas including the prison service and high secure hospitals. Service users receive treatment and support to enable them to move on to lower levels of security or directly to the community. The unit benefits from having experienced Consultants, Specialty doctors, dedicated Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, nurses and Social Workers.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
All interested applications, we are inviting you to an information session, details can be found within the attached documents.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for ambitious staff with the desire for both personal and professional development. We offer regular clinical and managerial supervision as well as promoting continuous professional development to provide you with opportunities to progress and ensure that best practice is embedded in clinical provision. We support our staff through a well-structured Trust Induction, Mandatory Training, monthly professional and clinical supervisions, staff appraisals, robust Preceptorship Programme, support for continual professional development activities, Reflective Practice, staff meetings, psychosocial and team events such as team away days. We also offer a number of clinical and professional development opportunities.
We are delighted that you are interested in joining the MH & LD Division. Details of the role can be found in the JD below, we want to tell you about the amazing benefits we have to offer. When you join our division, you can balance work and life - with flexible working, hybrid and agile vacancies and an abundance of training and development opportunities.
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.
Some benefits of joining the Division;
- Wellness, Work & Us -a service providing support to staff at times of need. When we are well, we can better support each other and people who use our services. Drop-ins, counselling & coaching.
- Supervision offers staff opportunity to gain managers feedback, discuss development and focus on wellbeing.
- Flexible working - full time, annualised hours, part time, term time, remote and hybrid working enable you to achieve a great work-life balance.
- Staff achievement awards.
- Development opportunities through in house training and external courses with local colleges and universities
Other benefits:
- On-site parking
- Park & ride
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Pension
- DBS check
- Flu vaccine
- Hepatitis B vaccine
- Occupational Health Support
- NHS Discounts
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme
- Relocation package (Please see attached document).
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.
Some benefits of joining the Division;
- Wellness, Work & Us -a service providing support to staff at times of need. When we are well, we can better support each other and people who use our services. Drop-ins, counselling & coaching.
- Supervision offers staff opportunity to gain managers feedback, discuss development and focus on wellbeing.
- Flexible working - full time, annualised hours, part time, term time, remote and hybrid working enable you to achieve a great work-life balance.
- Staff achievement awards.
- Development opportunities through in house training and external courses with local colleges and universities
Other benefits:
- On-site parking
- Park & ride
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Pension
- DBS check
- Flu vaccine
- Hepatitis B vaccine
- Occupational Health Support
- NHS Discounts
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme
- Relocation package (Please see attached document).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered
- Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
- Knowledge of Mental health nursing
- Experience of providing holistic nursing care
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a mental health nurse and assessing service users health and well being and the supervision of other staff and systems
- A good understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act
- Possess an understanding and have experience of multi-agency and multi disciplinary working
Attributes and Abilities
Essential
- To prioritize and organise working day
- Able to exhibit good de-escalation skills and feel confident enough to use these on a regular basis
- Effective communicator
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered
- Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
- Knowledge of Mental health nursing
- Experience of providing holistic nursing care
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a mental health nurse and assessing service users health and well being and the supervision of other staff and systems
- A good understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act
- Possess an understanding and have experience of multi-agency and multi disciplinary working
Attributes and Abilities
Essential
- To prioritize and organise working day
- Able to exhibit good de-escalation skills and feel confident enough to use these on a regular basis
- Effective communicator
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).
