Main duties of the job

Will be required to take charge of clinical area in the absence of person with continuing responsibility. Supervise other staff in routine duties.

  • Undertake delegated line management responsibilities of other team members including individual performance reviews and personal development planning
  • Assist their ward/team manager to maximise best use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.
  • Participate in the recruitment and retention of staff.
  • Promote the development of services within the clinical area and assists the ward/team manager to implement change.
  • Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources.
  • Monitor health, safety and security of self and others and promote best practice in the ward/clinical area.
  • To manage the communication of treatment progress to the multi disciplinary team, in weekly multi disciplinary review meetings and in all other meetings where the treatment of the young person is evaluated.
  • 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 Mental Health Nurse RN3 First Level , Sub part 1, or/and Registered Nurse Learning Disability or Paediatric Nurse
  • Desirable criteria

  • Up dated mandatory training.
  • Qualification in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
  • PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

    Essential criteria

  • Experience working within a Multi-disciplinary team.
  • Experience working with young people.
  • Experience with individual and group work.
  • Desirable criteria

  • Experience of working within a therapeutic milieu.
  • Experience in managing a team.
  • SKILLS

    Essential criteria

  • The ability to communicate with a range of people about difficult matters and /or in difficult situations.
  • The ability to plan, deliver and evaluate care/ treatment, to meet the young peoples health and wellbeing needs.
  • The ability to plan, allocate and supervise the work of a team of nurses.
  • The ability to be able to monitor and review treatment plans.
  • Competency in delivering the Nursing Process.
  • Desirable criteria

  • Ability to be creative and have a positive approach to problem solving.
  • Good organisational skills.
  • The ability to collect, collate and communicate a range of date/information.
  • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • The ability to develop oneself and contribute to the development of others.
  • The ability to monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others.
  • The ability to maintain quality in own work and that of others.
  • The ability to support equality and diversity.
  • An understanding of the developmental and mental health needs of young people.
  • Working Knowledge of the All Wales Child Protection procedures.
  • Desirable criteria

  • Contribute to service development.
  • Knowledge of Milieu Therapy modified for Adolescents.
  • Awareness of current National guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS.
  • OTHER REQUIREMENTS

    Essential criteria

  • Criminal Investigation Bureau Clearance.
  • Satisfactory references.
  • Ability to work shifts including night duty.
  • Contribute to the 24 hr on-call service.
  • Flexible approach to working.
  • Desirable criteria

  • The ability to communicate in Welsh.
  • 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