Job overview

A new and innovative role based within  Community  hospital;  the post holder will work as part of a designated  Team (which includes / Ward Manger, Advanced Nurse Practitioners/ Nurse Practitioners, delivering evidence based high quality clinical care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient including those individuals with chronic conditions.

The post holder will work under the direction and support of a Registered Nurse by following the Health Board’s protocols, policies, procedures, pathways, clinical governance requirements and care plans.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will ensure effective communication with patients, carers, multidisciplinary team and the wider health and social care community.

Practice in accordance with Health Board standards and statutory requirements and operate within the boundaries of the role and assessed competencies.

Use personal effectiveness and knowledge to contribute to the development and delivery of a quality service.

Work proactively as a member of the multi disciplinary and multi professional healthcare team, in support of registered practitioners.

Manage a small defined caseload of patients with chronic conditions under the supervision of the Ward manager/ registered nurse and/nurse practitioner.

Administer within scope of competence prescribed medication/medicinal products where designated according to BCUHB policy.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

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.