Job summary
Employer heading
Community Staff Nurse
Band 5
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - CLINICAL
1. To undertake as delegated by School Nurse Band 6 school health surveillance, screening
tests/health interviews in accordance with the Healthy Child Wales Programme.
2. Participate in the prevention and control of outbreaks of infectious disease. Participate in
administration of immunisation, following policies and procedures.
3. Provide support and advice to families regarding the health and welfare of their child.
4. Undertake home visits delegated by School Nurse Band 6 as required taking account of the
Health Board Lone Worker Policy.
5. Undertake health promotion activities in a variety of settings as delegated by School Nurse
Band 6.
6. To be knowledgeable of the effects of the (chronic condition) on the child and carers.
7. Assisting/supporting School Nurse Band 6 in identifying health needs of identified target
area.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse to become part of the School Nursing Service in the Denbigh area, as a member of the school nurse team which has responsibility for the health needs of the children and young people in a designated area
The School Staff Nurse will have delegated responsibility for allocated schools/workload.
It will involve undertaking immunisation programmes, health assessments, health promotion both within the community and schools. It will also involve acting in accordance with local Safeguarding procedures and the All Wales Child Protection procedures.
Please note for Welsh students, you must apply via Streamlining where all available jobs can be located
Applications for part time and full time are welcome for this post.
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
Skills
Essential criteria
- Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Skills in organisation
- Team Player
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with children
- Previous community experience
- I.T. skills
- Knowledge of NHS Reform
Communication Skills
Essential criteria
- Communication Skills
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of School Nursing
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
- Robin Lewis
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07557009447
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