[ref. p11364418] School Nurse - Ruthin
Job overview
Band 6
The post holder will have professional responsibility for a defined population/caseload and lead the delivery & organisation of the public health programme. Delivering the nursing component of the school health program to a school age population within a defined number of schools.
Main duties of the job
Based within the community setting, the practitioner is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care offered to families and external organisations, with particular attention to safeguarding children.
They will be responsible for coordinating and delegating work within a skill mix team.
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria- Healthcare Degree SCPHN RGN Level 1
- SCPHN / Nurse Prescriber (which level)
- Evidence of CPD to Post Graduate Diploma Level
- Teaching Qualification or experience
- Masters Degree
- Management Experience
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Leadership and management skills
- Organisational and assessment skills
- Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to respect and value the contributions of others
- Knowledge of research
- Ability to speak Welsh
- IT skills
Experience
Essential criteria- Community Experience
- Experience working as part of a MDT
- Willing to undertake further training in respect of specialist role
- Experience in undertaking nurse led clinics
- Experience in Continence promotion/Urology/Gynaecology
Other
Essential criteria- Ability to travel in between bases in a timely manner