Main duties of the job

We would welcome applications from enthusiastic and conscientious nursing colleagues who have a particular interest in caring for patients within the Ventilatory speciality.

You will use your determination and compassion to care for and manage patients throughout their journey from holistic assessments, through to long term care and support for those patients who require ventilatory support.

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 with the NMC
  • Post registration experience either within respiratory or relevant post
  • Working towards a relevant post-graduate degree to be completed within an agreed timeframe
  • Diploma level training or demonstrable CPD in respiratory management

    • Desirable criteria

  • Obtained or working towards relevant Post Graduate Degree in Respiratory care
  • Demonstrates ability to support the development of nursing standards and quality initiatives
  • Demonstrates teaching, mentoring and assessing skills
  • Demonstrate involvement in research that has changed nursing practice
  • Module or qualification in respiratory management

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Experience and credibility as a professional resource in the Respiratory speciality/practice area e.g. link nurse
  • Demonstrated ability to articulate evidence based nursing advice to a Multidisciplinary Team
  • Post registration practice within the defined scope of Respiratory speciality/practice

    • Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Demonstrate skills in nursing leadership e.g. management of a ward/team/caseload
  • Ability to assess complex needs of patient relevant to Respiratory practice
  • Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, using evidence practice in area of respiratory specialty
  • Initiates health promotion activities to encourage productive health behaviours
  • Be a professional leader and role model, with proven ability to inspire, motivate and develop others in area of respriatory/sleep practice
  • IT skills eg microsoft, word

    • Desirable criteria

  • Health board clinical databases eg PIMS, Myrddin, WPAS
  • Apply specialty assessment skills, initiate appropriate clinical interventions and evaluate outcomes in area of respiratory practice

    • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Current issues for nursing and health in Wales
  • Current government policies, codes, guidelines, and legislation impacting on area of Respiratory for example asthma/COPD/TB/ILD.
  • Current nursing professional standards and codes
  • BCUHB current vision, goals and objectives

    • 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