Health Protection Service Registered Nurse
Band 5
Main area: Public Health - Health Protection Service
Grade: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref: 050-NMR1048-1124-A
Site: Health Protection East Town Mold
Salary: £30,420 - £37,030 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 07/01/2025 23:59
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse within the new Health Protection Service (HPS). The newly created HPS will work in partnership to respond to health protection measures and threats as required. It is envisaged that the HPS will evolve over the year, and the post holder will work either at their designated work base or as part of an agile, patient-facing outreach team at any location within North Wales.
The Health Protection Team will work alongside other agencies such as Public Health Wales to protect and improve health and well-being and reduce health inequalities for the people of North Wales. The Deputy Manager will support the Team Manager and Clinical Service Manager in the clinical, operational management, and staff development of the HPS.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, forward-thinking experienced nurse with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously. Are you proactive? Do you enjoy working in an exciting developing environment? Do you have a passion to deliver excellent services? If so, come and join us in this new exciting Health Protection Service.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the Health Protection Service, the post holder will work either at their designated work base or as part of an agile, patient-facing outreach team at any location within North Wales. The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based nursing care, working collaboratively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Assist in the management and organisation of their clinical area and participate in the education, development, and supervision of other staff members. 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
Knowledge and Qualifications
* Evidence of post-registration study and training
Experience
* Experience of providing holistic nursing care
* Relevant experience of Health Protection
* Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
* Implement evidence-based practice
Skills and Competencies
* Clear understanding of contract of care
* Ability to document details clearly and accurately
* Knowledge of incident reporting policy
Other
* Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Personal/Disposition
* Ability to communicate effectively
* Ability to work under pressure
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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