Main duties of the job

Fixed Term to meet the needs of the service

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Band 5 Staff Nurse Health Visiting 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for band 5 staff nurse to work within Denbighshire Flying Start team. The Welsh Government Flying Start Programme is a Welsh Government priority as part of the Tackling Poverty Agenda.
The programme has 4 key elements:
An Enhanced Health Visiting Service
Free quality part-time childcare for 2-3 year olds
Access to parenting programmes
Speech, Language and communication support
The post will support the Health Visitors to deliver an enhanced service and also provide an opportunity for nurses considering a career in Health Visiting to gain experience.

The post will initially be in Flying Start but as service needs change the post holder may be required to move to another team within the Health Visiting Service.

The post will be based initially in the Flying Start offices at Rhyl Leisure Centre, Denbighshire. 

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

  • First level registered nurse

    • Desirable criteria

  • RN Childrens Nursing

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Evidence of ongoing education & professional development. Maintenance of professional Development.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Paediatric Experience. Supervision of staff Implementation of new ideas/practices. Experience of Assessing & learning and mentoring Student nurses.

    • Aptitude and Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Aware of current research. Time management skills. Assertive. Self motivator. Conflict resolution. Problem solving skills. Knowledge of Safeguarding & consent. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to recognise strengths and weaknesses.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Ability to speak or understand the Welsh Language. Desire and motivation to apply for the SCPHN course. Paediatric clinical knowledge. Ability to delegate Ability to maintain standards Ability to teach others Ability to work effectively in a team

    • Values

    Essential criteria

  • A high level of interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrates a committed and caring attitude

    • Desirable criteria

  • Able to work in a multi- disciplinary/multi agency team.

    • Other

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly

    • 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.

    Employer certification / accreditation badges

    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

    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