Job Overview Children’s Community Nurse Band 6 If you are looking for a new challenge, are passionate about delivering the very best high quality, safe effective care in a supportive environment then this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for. We are looking for a motivated, passionate and experienced children’s nurse to be part of an established team of children’s community and specialist nurses. Main duties of the job The post will be allocated their own case load and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and monitoring of patient care. In addition to this you will be responsible for teaching/training of junior staff, support workers and untrained staff within health, education and social care settings to meet the child’s needs and to ensure continuity of care For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact Karen Czerniak, team leader on 03000847552 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 NMC Registered Nurse – RSCN, Child Branch or equivalent. Degree in Nursing and evidence of post registration learning or equivalent experience. ENB 998 Teaching and Assessing course or equivalent Desirable criteria S.M.A.R.T. pack training Experience Essential criteria Substantial experience working as a Children’s nurse Experience with relevant portfolio of mentoring students demonstrating own development Experience within the appropriate clinical area Skills Essential criteria Ability to work in a team as well as on own initiative Ability to communicate with children and families in relevant language Ability to work without supervision and take charge/responsibility regularly in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility Desirable criteria Commitment to developing appraisal and clinical supervision skills Knowledge Essential Criteria Evidence of knowledge and application of consent, data protection, patient confidentiality and risk management with Health & Safety issues, specific to children’s issues