Job Overview
This is a 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 an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Registered Nurse with an interest in infection prevention and a passion for delivering high standards of care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Senior Sister with the leadership and management of care within the ward, providing a visible leadership presence. They will ensure that high standards of evidence‑based care are continuously achieved and monitored, and create a positive learning environment. The successful candidate will possess excellent clinical skills in 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 clinical skills and develop management and leadership experience. They will be supported by a dynamic experienced team and work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team, including the hospital’s infection‑prevention team.
The post holder must be flexible and dynamic in their approach to delivering care, have strong communication skills, and be an effective team player. Fluency in Welsh is desirable, but Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Join Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), North Wales' largest health organisation. We provide a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. We support you in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. We promote equality, 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 and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You can 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
* Educated to Degree Level or working towards achieving a degree. Evidence of postgraduate training relevant to care of patients with a diagnosis of stroke. Willingness to work towards achieving a Masters qualification relevant to the area of work.
* Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Desirable criteria
* Teaching qualification.
Experience
* Substantial post‑registration experience at Band 5 in care of patients with a diagnosis of stroke, within the last four years.
* Experience in monitoring and evaluating the provision of stroke treatment and care.
* Experience working across organisational boundaries in a healthcare setting.
* Experience 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 families. Ability to impart complex information to a range of audiences, recognising different levels of understanding.
* Essential criteria: Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
* Desirable criteria: Ability to provide advice with regard to service delivery, development and quality improvement.
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