Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our dedicated Critical Care workforce at Glan Clwyd Hospital where we are motivated by innovation, the desire to make a difference and our passion for patient centred care.

You will be a clinically advanced in critical care through extensive and recent clinical experience. Working in a similar clinical environment at a Band 5 or above and have proven management, communication and leadership skills. You must be able to provide evidence of continuous professional development in critical care nursing. Individuals must be able to work without direct supervision and be able to work flexibly using their own initiative. Ideally, you will have a specialist course in Critical Care (or relevant critical care nursing experience) as well as a Mentorship qualification or equivalent, a recognised degree in Nursing (or equivalent) is desirable.

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

Essential criteria

  • Registered Nurse
  • Critical Care Course Qualification/Relevant Experience
  • Evidence of continuous educational development

    • Desirable criteria

  • Nursing degree
  • Post registration qualifications

    • Work Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Significant previous experience in critical care nursing

    • Desirable criteria

  • Previous critical care management experience

    • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Evidence of core critical care skills
  • Evidence of leadership skills
  • Evidence of teaching and mentorship
  • Understanding of Practice in relation to health care delivery
  • Knowledge Of Organisations Policies/Procedures

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experience and understanding of advanced clinical interventions

    • Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Good communicator
  • Enthusiastic
  • Warm and friendly manner

    • Desirable criteria

  • Innovator in practice

    • Motivation

    Essential criteria

  • Willingness to develop care skills within the speciality whilst gaining specialist nursing experience

    • Personality

    Essential criteria

  • Committed to personal/professional development
  • Team Player
  • Enthusiastic
  • Ability to cope with changing clinical demands
  • Flexible approach to work

    • 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