Main duties of the job

We have an exciting opportunity for a kind, caring and compassionate registered nurse to join our team within vascular, as part of the vascular network based at Glan Clwyd Hospital in North Wales. If you are a registered advanced nurse practitioner, or who is willing to work towards an advance nurse practitioner qualification, and is willing to further develop the pillar of leadership and management, then please consider applying. 

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

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Registered Nurse Part 1,2,12
  • First degree in nursing / equivalent level of training
  • Evidence of masters working via a current portfolio.
  • Relevant Teaching / assessment programme

    • Desirable criteria

  • Masters degree once practicing as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.

    • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Knowledge of key professional issues, and NMC guidelines and codes, relating to professional practice
  • Knowledge of current national guidance and its application in the work place.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
  • Dissemination of knowledge and practice through publication and / or conferencing.

    • Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment
  • Previous experience of formal / informal teaching of patients & staff
  • Demonstrates a clear vision of the role and service
  • Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change
  • Decision making skills
  • Demonstrates skilled written and verbal communication skills
  • Presentation skills / Keyboard and word processing skills

    • Desirable criteria

  • Advanced communication skills

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Significant post registration experience
  • Demonstrable related clinical experience (post graduate) in same or related specialty equitable to Degree / Master level working
  • Evidence of ability to work collaboratively
  • Previous experience in developing standards, guidelines and policies
  • Experienced in audit and evaluation
  • Experienced in acting as a clinical supervisor and mentor to others

    • Desirable criteria

  • Evidence of leading nurse-led clinics / services
  • Previous practice development experience
  • Experience in Surgical / Orthopaedic services

    • Personal Qualities

    Essential criteria

  • Demonstrates a commitment to multidisciplinary working
  • A team player, flexible approach to work.

    • Other

    Essential criteria

  • Commitment to on-going implementation of the Health Board nursing & midwifery strategy,
  • Demonstrates understanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to the service
  • Commitment to maintaining own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal profile of practice competencies
  • Understanding of appropriate health and safety legislation
  • Understanding of equal opportunities

    • Desirable criteria

  • Previous experience at representing a service at Health Board / network level.

    • 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