Job Overview
This post is fixed term / secondment for 3 months to meet the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 6 Junior Sister to join morris ward at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Registered Nurse with an interest in infection prevention and be passionate about delivering high standards of care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Senior Sister with the leadership and management of the provision of care within the ward providing a visible leadership presence. You will be responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical evidence based care are continuously achieved and monitored, ensuring a positive learning environment. The successful candidate will possess excellent clinical skills in relation to all aspects of care, combined with a caring attitude and good interpersonal and communication skills with patients and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will have opportunities to enhance their clinical skills and develop their management and leadership experience. You will be supported by a dynamic experienced team. Post holders will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team including the hospital's infection prevention team.
You will need to be flexible and dynamic in your approach in delivering care to patients. The post holder needs to have good communication skills and be an effective team player.
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
Educated to Degree Level or working towards achieving degree. Evidence of post graduate training relevant to care of patients with a diagnosis of stroke. Willingness to work towards achieving Masters qualification relevant to area of work. Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Desirable criteria
Teaching Qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
Substantial Post registration experience at Band 5 in care of patients with a diagnosis of stroke. This experience must have been within the last four years. Experience in monitoring and evaluating the provision of stroke treatment and care Experience of working across organisational boundaries in a health care setting Experience of working with an MDT across acute, community and primary care
Skills
Essential criteria
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal when interacting with members of the team, other professions, clients and their families, demonstrating the ability to impart complex information to all of the above recognising different levels of understanding The ability to work effectively in a team environment
Desirable criteria
Ability to provide advice with regard to service delivery, development and quality improvement