Job summary
Employer heading
Surgical Practice Development Nurse
Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the surgical speciality to assist with empowering and enabling the ward/department teams to ensure that patient care is delivered to the highest standards of care, utilising research and evidence-based practice, in line with BCUHB Nursing Policies and Procedures and N.M.C. Code of Practice and professional standards and guidance.
Main duties of the job
For full details of the job and the main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification documents, which are in both English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- Registered nurse.
- Evidence of nursing related qualification to degree level
- Post registration experience.
Desirable criteria
- Teaching/assessing qualification to Postgraduate Diploma
Experience
Essential criteria
- Good knowledge and understanding of current nursing and education issues
- Demonstrates enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Broad clinical experience
Desirable criteria
- Involved in service development and quality issues.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to form positive working relationships and work across Divisions & Corporate department.
- Able to present relevant information in a concise form.
- Able to develop a culture of quality within education and training.
- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the HB Health and Safety policies.
Desirable criteria
- Have an understanding of ESR
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate evidence of own Continuing Professional Development.
- Ability to motivate others and lead developments in the clinical area.
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
Desirable criteria
- Flexible and resourceful.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Karen Scrimshaw
- Job title
- Head of Nursing
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 846589
- Additional information
Please contact Phoebe Owen, to arrange an informal visit if required. Deputy Head of Nursing & Matron's Personal Assistant [email protected] 03000 840423
Additional contact
Ceri Newell
Surgical Matron
03000 840404
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