Job summary
We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity, for an experienced nurse to join our Specialist Palliative Care Team (SPCT), currently consisting of Hospital and Community Macmillan Palliative Care Nurse Specialists, Consultants in Palliative Medicine and Admin and Clerical Team.
Main duties of the job
The SPCT provides specialist support, care and advice to patients and their families living with life limiting illness, in Wrexham and Flintshire, across primary and secondary care. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a high quality, accessible palliative care service, providing specialist support, care and advice to patients and their families living with life limiting disease. The post holder will be expected to work in and from Ysbyty Maelor as required. The post holder will be expected to work week days and regular weekends, during the hours of 9 - 5pm. If you have the relevant experience and qualifications, alongside a strong desire to work within specialist palliative care, then we would love to hear from you.Informal enquiries and visits are strongly encouraged.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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
- 1st level registered general nurse
- Post registration qualification in relevant area or knowledge gained through equivalent experience
Desirable
- Non-Medical Independent Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in relevant speciality
- Experience of working effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience in palliative care settings
- Teaching skills and experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to independently make clinical decisions
- Advanced communication skills
- Ability to work both within a team and autonomously
Desirable
- Experience of participation in research and audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the current advances and issues in palliative care
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered general nurse
- Post registration qualification in relevant area or knowledge gained through equivalent experience
Desirable
- Non-Medical Independent Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in relevant speciality
- Experience of working effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience in palliative care settings
- Teaching skills and experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to independently make clinical decisions
- Advanced communication skills
- Ability to work both within a team and autonomously
Desirable
- Experience of participation in research and audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the current advances and issues in palliative care
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
