Job summary
An Opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join our Community Hospital Team to provide skilled, clinical and effective care.
The post holder will support the trained nurse and other health care professionals in the delivery of the highest standard of patient focused care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the dementia development team to utilise knowledge and skills so as to enable other staff across the hospital site to deliver, safe effective and compassionate care to people with dementia, and support to their carers and families.
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 and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Good standard of general education
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Has a positive attitude towards dementia care and those affected by dementia
- Aware of initiatives including 'this is me', tip tree toolkit etc.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with dementia in a clinical setting
Desirable
- Previous experience working with elderly patients
- Experience of supporting carers and families of people with dementia
Skills
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Can work in a stressful environment
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
- Able to undertake education and basic teaching of staff members, patients and carers
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Flexible approach to work
- Diligent and reliable
- Motivated towards supporting others to become more dementia skilled
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Good standard of general education
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Has a positive attitude towards dementia care and those affected by dementia
- Aware of initiatives including 'this is me', tip tree toolkit etc.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with dementia in a clinical setting
Desirable
- Previous experience working with elderly patients
- Experience of supporting carers and families of people with dementia
Skills
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Can work in a stressful environment
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
- Able to undertake education and basic teaching of staff members, patients and carers
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Flexible approach to work
- Diligent and reliable
- Motivated towards supporting others to become more dementia skilled
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).
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).
