Main duties of the job

Shift patterns are currently 9-5 Monday to Friday but there could be instances where you would be asked to work some evenings or weekends. This would be subject to service requirements, and notice would be given prior to requests for out of hours work being made.

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.

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

Person specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential criteria

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent working experience or to be willing to undertake NVQ level 3 and to complete within 2 years.
  • Knowledge of up to date nursing techniques.
  • Knowledge of mental health and substance misuse issues.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Training in solution focus techniques.

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Experience of working with people.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experience within Mental Health/ substance misuse/ Primary care.
  • Experience of acute in patient settings

    • Aptitude and Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Standards of health with a reasonable adjustment that enables the individual to undertake the requirements of the post.
  • Ability to speak Welsh

    • Desirable criteria

  • Ability to travel to and from work and also to travel to necessary training.

    • Values

    Essential criteria

  • Able to communicate with people at all levels.
  • Able to work in a team and demanding/ pressurised environment.
  • Flexible approach to needs of the service

    • Other

    Essential criteria

  • Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. 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.

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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 essential

    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 essential