Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Community Staff Nurse to work within our Generic multi-disciplinary teams in the St. Asaph and Rhyl. The post holder will support the Health Visiting Team to provide a service based on the Healthy Child Wales Programme as indicated by Welsh Government. They will support the health visitors by carrying out delegated work and providing parenting support to families, whilst contributing to the delivery and organisation of the public health programme.
Main duties of the job
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Based within the community setting the Community Staff Nurse will be responsible for assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of care offered to families under the supervision of the Delegated Health Visitor .They will be responsible for co-ordinating and managing their own work load and delivering evidenced based practice to families, delivering the Healthy Child Wales Contacts.
We offer an induction and preceptorship programme and the post holder will receive regular managerial supervision, and safeguarding supervision from our Clinical Nurse Specialist Safeguarding.
This post may be seen as a developmental post, with the applicant possibly applying for the SCPHN training in the future.
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.
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
- RGN /RN with children's nursing experience
Desirable
- RSCN or Child Branch
- Previous community experience
- Previous experience working within a skill mix team
Skills
Essential
- Able to carry out assessments through appropriate questioning, observations and accurate recording
- Able to collate and interpret information to devise intervention based on formulation
- Able to deliver effective clinical intervention with children, and their families
Desirable
- Able to use formal assessment tools / clinical interviews
- Able to implement specific evidence based approaches
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate a keen interest in public health and working in the community.
- Previous experience of working with children and families
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Able to use formal assessment tools / clinical interviews
- Able to implement specific evidence based approaches
- Experience of working with policies related to Safeguarding children.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of family dynamics and the issues of working with families
- Has a range of skills and expertise relevant to the care of children
- Able to work autonomously, planning and prioritising own workload
Desirable
- Understanding of service structures and inter-agency working
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
Personal qualities (Demonstrable)
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Effective time management
- Good communication
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances
- Able to relate to children, young people and adults effectively
Desirable
- Able to travel to other sites
Other relevant requirements
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN /RN with children's nursing experience
Desirable
- RSCN or Child Branch
- Previous community experience
- Previous experience working within a skill mix team
Skills
Essential
- Able to carry out assessments through appropriate questioning, observations and accurate recording
- Able to collate and interpret information to devise intervention based on formulation
- Able to deliver effective clinical intervention with children, and their families
Desirable
- Able to use formal assessment tools / clinical interviews
- Able to implement specific evidence based approaches
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate a keen interest in public health and working in the community.
- Previous experience of working with children and families
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Able to use formal assessment tools / clinical interviews
- Able to implement specific evidence based approaches
- Experience of working with policies related to Safeguarding children.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of family dynamics and the issues of working with families
- Has a range of skills and expertise relevant to the care of children
- Able to work autonomously, planning and prioritising own workload
Desirable
- Understanding of service structures and inter-agency working
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
Personal qualities (Demonstrable)
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Effective time management
- Good communication
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances
- Able to relate to children, young people and adults effectively
Desirable
- Able to travel to other sites
Other relevant requirements
Desirable
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).
