Main duties of the job

You will act as the bridge between health services, Social Care Services, RNIB etc. To ensure the patient maintain their independence and wellbeing.

You will also be expected to raise awareness of the needs of people newly diagnosed with low vision, deteriorating vision, blindness and impending blindness.

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

Please see the Job Description as it contains the main responsibilities of this post, our main aim is to ensure a comprehensive service for our patients.

Person specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential criteria

  • Relevant qualification would be: rehabilitation studies, nursing, Occupational therapy of other Health & Social qualification such as optomery, significant experience of working with people with sight loss at a similar level and delivering support services at a similar level. An RNIB Clinic Support Studies qualification or a willingness to attend the course and obtain the qualification, Knowledge of social work and health services and functions of professionals within the eye health field Understanding of the need to involve service users and carers in assessing needs, accessing services and service development. To be able to influence and motivate other professional disciplines to respond appropriately to the needs of people with sight loss

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Experience of person-centred planning and assessment of need Professional background e.g. rehabilitation Experience of producing written and electronic based reports Experience of empowering individuals to meet their goals Experience of supporting emotional / distressed people Experience of networking and developing meaningful partnerships Experience of working in the field of visual impairment. Sufficient experience of working in the disability field Proven presentation skills Commitment to own continuing professional development, attendance at further training and membership of peer networks

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experience of involving service users in services is desirable

    • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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    Applicant requirements

    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

    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