Job summary
Children's Community Nurse Band 6
If you are looking for a new challenge, are passionate about delivering the very best high quality, safe effective care in a supportive environment then this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for. We are looking for a motivated, passionate and experienced children's nurse to be part of an established team of children's community and specialist nurses.
Main duties of the job
The post will be allocated their own case load and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and monitoring of patient care. In addition to this you will be responsible for teaching/training of junior staff, support workers and untrained staff within health, education and social care settings to meet the child's needs and to ensure continuity of care
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact Karen Czerniak, team leader on 03000847552
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
- NMC Registered Nurse - RSCN, Child Branch or equivalent.
- Degree in Nursing and evidence of post registration learning or equivalent experience.
- ENB 998 Teaching and Assessing course or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working as a Children's nurse
- Experience with relevant portfolio of mentoring students demonstrating own development
- Experience within the appropriate clinical area
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a team as well as on own initiative
- Ability to communicate with children and families in relevant language
- Ability to work without supervision and take charge/responsibility regularly in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility
Desirable
- Commitment to developing appraisal and clinical supervision skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge and application of consent, data protection, patient confidentiality and risk management with Health & Safety issues, specific to children's issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse - RSCN, Child Branch or equivalent.
- Degree in Nursing and evidence of post registration learning or equivalent experience.
- ENB 998 Teaching and Assessing course or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working as a Children's nurse
- Experience with relevant portfolio of mentoring students demonstrating own development
- Experience within the appropriate clinical area
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a team as well as on own initiative
- Ability to communicate with children and families in relevant language
- Ability to work without supervision and take charge/responsibility regularly in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility
Desirable
- Commitment to developing appraisal and clinical supervision skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge and application of consent, data protection, patient confidentiality and risk management with Health & Safety issues, specific to children's issues
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).
