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Temporary 30 HOUR POST TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE: B5

This is an exciting opportunity to become a Community Staff Nurse working within a School Nursing Team. 

  • The purpose of the School Nursing Service is to promote the health and well-being of the school child by identifying deviation from normal development and referring to appropriate agencies promptly, thus minimise the potential for disadvantages;
  • To liaise between schools, parents, Health Visitors, Primary Health Care Team, medical staff and other services in matters of school health and development of children and young people and to develop a good integrated approach between health and education departments.

    • This is a 30 hours temporary post. The successful applicant will be working on an annualised contract adapted throughout the year to meet the needs of the service. The team is located in The Quay Health Centre, but will liaise closely with the existing School Nurse Teams, visiting other clinic bases and school settings. We would welcome anyone who is interested in being seconded from their present role.

     This post is fixed term for 12 months to meet the needs of the service.

    The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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 Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply Now to view in TRAC. 

    Person specification

    Qualifications

    Essential criteria

  • First level Registered Nurse

    • Desirable criteria

  • RN Childrens Nursing

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Evidence of ongoing educational and professional development. Maintenance of professional development.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Paediatric Experience

    • Aptitude & Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Knowledge of Safeguarding & consent

    • Values

    Essential criteria

  • A high level of interpersonal and communication skills.

    • 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

    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