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Main area
Registered Nurse
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent: Full-time
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
050-NMR647-0624
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Town
Wrexham
Salary
£28,834 - £35,099 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/07/2024 23:59

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Registered 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.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the  living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until  the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join Onnen Ward at the Rehabilitation Unit, Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

Onnen ward is a new and purpose built ward in supporting patients who are living with dementia and have finished the acute phase of their hospital journey, and require ongoing discharge planning.

The Ward has a strong MDT focus and full support from other specialist such as the Best Interest assessors who are based within the department.

The successful applicant must have excellent communication and organisational skills and have the ability to deliver the highest standards of care in a demanding environment.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who has experience of dementia care and is keen to assist in developing the service for the future. This is a demanding role that requires commitment and a positive approach towards change. You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike.

This is an exciting opportunity to support Dementia patients who have complex needs during their stay in hospital. Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate care and compassion in providing support and care for patients with complex needs.

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

Essential criteria
  • NMC registered Evidence to be provided at interview
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of post registration study and training eg POVA

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Pre registration evidence in direct nursing care. Experience of providing holistic nursing care Interest in developing nursing skills
Desirable criteria
  • Clear understanding of clinical governance framework Implement evidence based practice

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Clear understanding of contract of care Ability to document details clearly and accurately Clear understanding of consent process Basic IT skills
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of incident reporting policy Awareness of Policies Knowledge of incident reporting policy

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to communicate effectively Ability to work under pressure
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to speak Welsh

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sylvia Morrison
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
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