Job summary
This post is fixed term / secondment for 3 months to meet the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 6 Junior Sister to join morris ward at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Registered Nurse with an interest in infection prevention and be passionate about delivering high standards of care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Senior Sister with the leadership and management of the provision of care within the ward providing a visible leadership presence. You will be responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical evidence based care are continuously achieved and monitored, ensuring a positive learning environment. The successful candidate will possess excellent clinical skills in relation to all aspects of care, combined with a caring attitude and good interpersonal and communication skills with patients and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will have opportunities to enhance their clinical skills and develop their management and leadership experience. You will be supported by a dynamic experienced team. Post holders will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team including the hospital's infection prevention team.
You will need to be flexible and dynamic in your approach in delivering care to patients. The post holder needs to have good communication skills and be an effective team player.
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.
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
- Educated to Degree Level or working towards achieving degree. Evidence of post graduate training relevant to care of patients with a diagnosis of stroke. Willingness to work towards achieving Masters qualification relevant to area of work. Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Substantial Post registration experience at Band 5 in care of patients with a diagnosis of stroke. This experience must have been within the last four years. Experience in monitoring and evaluating the provision of stroke treatment and care Experience of working across organisational boundaries in a health care setting Experience of working with an MDT across acute, community and primary care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal when interacting with members of the team, other professions, clients and their families, demonstrating the ability to impart complex information to all of the above recognising different levels of understanding The ability to work effectively in a team environment
Desirable
- Ability to provide advice with regard to service delivery, development and quality improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree Level or working towards achieving degree. Evidence of post graduate training relevant to care of patients with a diagnosis of stroke. Willingness to work towards achieving Masters qualification relevant to area of work. Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Substantial Post registration experience at Band 5 in care of patients with a diagnosis of stroke. This experience must have been within the last four years. Experience in monitoring and evaluating the provision of stroke treatment and care Experience of working across organisational boundaries in a health care setting Experience of working with an MDT across acute, community and primary care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal when interacting with members of the team, other professions, clients and their families, demonstrating the ability to impart complex information to all of the above recognising different levels of understanding The ability to work effectively in a team environment
Desirable
- Ability to provide advice with regard to service delivery, development and quality improvement
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).
