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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 nurse to join our renal transplant specialist nurse team.  The post is advertised as a Development post and on completion of competencies will progress into a Band 7 Specialist Nurse role.

The main focus of the role is planning, assessing and maintenance of transplantation for renal patients and requires a quality improvement focus in addition to the expected skills and knowledge set out in the Job Description.

The post holder will work as part of the renal transplant specialist nurse team, in the delivery of the transplantation service in North Wales and a part of a Multi-Disciplinary/Multi Service team to ensure a consistent and integrated approach to patient care.

Clinical audit is core to the monitoring of service standards and delivery.  The post holder will be proactive in meeting the educational and training needs of patient and nursing staff.

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

Main duties of the job

JOB SUMMARY / JOB PURPOSE:

To support the BCUHB in increasing the number of renal/pancreas transplant patients, and living donor transplants.

To provide specialist nursing expertise, knowledge and skills in the clinical practice of transplantation nursing care.

To be an agent for change to emphasise patient empowerment and self-care within defined clinical and organisational boundaries.

To enhance education through the teaching of patients, families, and colleagues in order to enhance clinical practice and improve patient care.

To provide a consistent approach and share best practice across BCUHB.

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.