Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to operationally lead and manage the BCUHB Conwy Health Visiting & School Nursing Service, as part of a job-share position with an existing manager.
The post is advertised as 15 hours per week. The post holder would be based at Abergele Health Clinic.
Applications are invited from practitioners meeting the essential requirements of the post, particularly from persons with SCPHN Health Visiting qualification and experience.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide highly visible, professional leadership, management, and clinical expertise to the Health Visiting & School Nursing team, ensuring that the service provided is of a high quality.
The post holder will have broad knowledge within the field of Health Visiting and / or School Nursing and Service related Key Performance Indicators, also a wider understanding of the Public Health needs of the population across the localities covered by the teams.
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 with Qualifications appropriate to the Service Area Managed
- Continued professional and management development
- Relevant Degree
- Recognised and relevant management qualification or must be achieved 1 - 2 years of being in post
Desirable
- Evidence of mentoring
- Assessment and / or teaching
Experience
Essential
- Management experience at band 6 or above
- Relevant Clinical Experience
- Child Protection / Safeguarding training at Level 3
- Service and / or policy development
Desirable
- Evidence of financial management skills and ability
- Evidence of change management
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Ability to prioritise work to tight deadlines
- Effective communication at team levels and with other agencies and general public
- Ability to communicate using a variety of formats
- Evidence of making positive changes which improve outcomes
Desirable
- Research and audit skills
- IT skills - ECDL or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Professional qualification
- Evidence of professional and personal development
- Working knowledge of Children's Act and Safeguarding procedures
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to show strong, calm and decisive leadership at all times, including in crisis situations
- Ability to problem solve and be adaptive to change situations
- Computer literate
- Professionally approachable, honest and friendly
- Ability to travel
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse with Qualifications appropriate to the Service Area Managed
- Continued professional and management development
- Relevant Degree
- Recognised and relevant management qualification or must be achieved 1 - 2 years of being in post
Desirable
- Evidence of mentoring
- Assessment and / or teaching
Experience
Essential
- Management experience at band 6 or above
- Relevant Clinical Experience
- Child Protection / Safeguarding training at Level 3
- Service and / or policy development
Desirable
- Evidence of financial management skills and ability
- Evidence of change management
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Ability to prioritise work to tight deadlines
- Effective communication at team levels and with other agencies and general public
- Ability to communicate using a variety of formats
- Evidence of making positive changes which improve outcomes
Desirable
- Research and audit skills
- IT skills - ECDL or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Professional qualification
- Evidence of professional and personal development
- Working knowledge of Children's Act and Safeguarding procedures
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to show strong, calm and decisive leadership at all times, including in crisis situations
- Ability to problem solve and be adaptive to change situations
- Computer literate
- Professionally approachable, honest and friendly
- Ability to travel
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).
