Job summary
The clinical nurse specialist works across BCUHB within a clinical speciality acting in the role of practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, leader, change agent and care coordinator case manager in the pursuit of clinical excellence and improved health outcomes.
Main duties of the job
- Provide expert nursing knowledge in the management of patient care within defined area of social practice, working with the patient, family or other health professionals to provide timely nursing care to optimise outcomes.
- Uses advanced health assessment skills in the assessment of patients and critiques own practice to maintain clinical competence.
- Prescribes, advanced evidence, base nursing therapeutics, pharmacological/non pharmacological intervention, diagnostic measures, equipment procedures and treatments to meet the needs of patients, families and groups in accordance with professional preparation, institutional policies and scope of practice.
- Role models expert evidence-based clinical practice, is seen as highly effective, progressive and knowledgeable.
- Guides and supports others in the speciality in their assessment, clinical decision-making implementation evaluation and documentation of care.
- Provides leadership, role models and guides others in nursing practice.
- Networks nationally and internationally to identify and implement nursing advances and changes in practice.
- Identifies opportunities for general health, wellness education e.g smoking cessation.
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
Clinical nurse specialists are recognised internationally, as expert practitioners have an in depth knowledge of a speciality that results and expanding boundaries of nursing practice and the implementation of evidence based practice and clinical research.
Clinical practice is central to the clinical nurse specialist rule, however in order to influence and improve nursing practice, it is essential the role is underpinned by the competencies outlined in the job description.
Due to the diversity of the CNS role key accountability and key performance indicators will vary according to the patient/ population and service needs. Therefore, the key performance indicators will be determined by the individual service and will be based on the key accountabilities as outlined in this generic job description.
This position includes a clinical workload.
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
Clinical nurse specialists are recognised internationally, as expert practitioners have an in depth knowledge of a speciality that results and expanding boundaries of nursing practice and the implementation of evidence based practice and clinical research.
Clinical practice is central to the clinical nurse specialist rule, however in order to influence and improve nursing practice, it is essential the role is underpinned by the competencies outlined in the job description.
Due to the diversity of the CNS role key accountability and key performance indicators will vary according to the patient/ population and service needs. Therefore, the key performance indicators will be determined by the individual service and will be based on the key accountabilities as outlined in this generic job description.
This position includes a clinical workload.
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
Qualifcation
Essential
- Be registered with the nursing and midwifery council
- Post registration experience working either within the clinical speciality or relevant senior nursing role
- Holds or is actively working towards a relevant postgraduate degree degree to be completed within an agreed time frame
- Demonstrate nursing skills comparable to senior nurse, working at this level
- Demonstrate skills in nursing leadership
Desirable
- Obtained or working towards relevant clinical masters
- Demonstrates ability to develop nursing standards and quality initiatives
- Demonstrates teaching mentoring or coaching skills,
- Demonstrate involvement in research that as changing nursing practice
- Module or qualification speciality area
Experience
Essential
- Experience and credibility with the healthcare team, as a professional resource in speciality practice area
- Networking effectively in area of speciality or practice
- Demonstrated ability to articulate evidence-based nursing advice to a multidisciplinary team
- Post registration practice within the defined scope of clinical speciality or practice
Skills (Including those skills needed for the post)
Essential
- Exercise independent nursing judgement, apply advanced assessment skills, initiate appropriate clinical interventions, evaluate outcomes, advise others and provide sound rationale for actions, in area of speciality or practice
- Work independently as part of a multidisciplinary team, using evidence practice in area, speciality
- Initiate health promotion activities to encourage productive health behaviours and foster the strengths and potential of patients and staff
- Be a professional leader and role model with proven ability to inspire, motivate and develop others in area of speciality
- Be champion for and promote the profession of nursing.
- IT skills e.g. Microsoft package
- Carry out catheter insertion, venepuncture dressings when in clinics or clinical care at bedside
Desirable
- Health Board clinical databases eg PIMs, WPAS
Knowledge
Essential
- Current issues for nursing and health in Wales
- Current government policies, codes, guidelines and legislation impacting on area/speciality
- Current nursing professional standards and codes.
- BCUHB Current vision, goals and objectives
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Proficient time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Capability of working in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment
- Commitment to continuous quality improvement
- Ability to make autonomous decisions
- Demonstrates leadership qualities
Other
Essential
- Participate in the provision of extended hours, weekend and public holidays if required
- Ability to travel across Health board geographical area
- Willingness to work in a bilingual area
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or a willingness to achieve an appropriate level of oral competence within the agreed timescale
Person Specification
Qualifcation
Essential
- Be registered with the nursing and midwifery council
- Post registration experience working either within the clinical speciality or relevant senior nursing role
- Holds or is actively working towards a relevant postgraduate degree degree to be completed within an agreed time frame
- Demonstrate nursing skills comparable to senior nurse, working at this level
- Demonstrate skills in nursing leadership
Desirable
- Obtained or working towards relevant clinical masters
- Demonstrates ability to develop nursing standards and quality initiatives
- Demonstrates teaching mentoring or coaching skills,
- Demonstrate involvement in research that as changing nursing practice
- Module or qualification speciality area
Experience
Essential
- Experience and credibility with the healthcare team, as a professional resource in speciality practice area
- Networking effectively in area of speciality or practice
- Demonstrated ability to articulate evidence-based nursing advice to a multidisciplinary team
- Post registration practice within the defined scope of clinical speciality or practice
Skills (Including those skills needed for the post)
Essential
- Exercise independent nursing judgement, apply advanced assessment skills, initiate appropriate clinical interventions, evaluate outcomes, advise others and provide sound rationale for actions, in area of speciality or practice
- Work independently as part of a multidisciplinary team, using evidence practice in area, speciality
- Initiate health promotion activities to encourage productive health behaviours and foster the strengths and potential of patients and staff
- Be a professional leader and role model with proven ability to inspire, motivate and develop others in area of speciality
- Be champion for and promote the profession of nursing.
- IT skills e.g. Microsoft package
- Carry out catheter insertion, venepuncture dressings when in clinics or clinical care at bedside
Desirable
- Health Board clinical databases eg PIMs, WPAS
Knowledge
Essential
- Current issues for nursing and health in Wales
- Current government policies, codes, guidelines and legislation impacting on area/speciality
- Current nursing professional standards and codes.
- BCUHB Current vision, goals and objectives
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Proficient time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Capability of working in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment
- Commitment to continuous quality improvement
- Ability to make autonomous decisions
- Demonstrates leadership qualities
Other
Essential
- Participate in the provision of extended hours, weekend and public holidays if required
- Ability to travel across Health board geographical area
- Willingness to work in a bilingual area
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or a willingness to achieve an appropriate level of oral competence within the agreed timescale
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).
