Job summary
We currently have a vacancy for a permanent Band 5 Community Nurse in Buckley District Nursing Team.

The post requires that the successful candidate is a registered nurse with evidence of continued professional development. They should be motivated and enthusiastic, work within the team, whilst having the ability to work independently. The successful applicant will require an awareness of the evolving role within District Nursing.

Main duties of the job
Our aim is to provide quality, planned care for the patients. The post holder will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care in the community. The post holder will work as part of the district nursing team and with other agencies to provide clinically effective care.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 03 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,557 to £39,631 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 050-NMR661-1126

Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please Apply through our website to view in Trac.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NMC Registered

Desirable

• Evidence of post registration study and training, e.g. POVA, Child Protection, Intermediate Life Support

Experience
Essential

• Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
• Experience of providing holistic nursing care
• Interest in developing nursing skills

Desirable

• Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
• Implement evidence based practice

Skills & Competencies
Essential

• Clear understanding of contract of care
• Ability to document details clearly and accurately
• Clear understanding of consent process
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of incident reporting policy
• Awareness of Policies Knowledge of incident reporting policy

Personal / Disposition
Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work under pressure.

Desirable

• Welsh Speaking

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address: Buckley Health Centre, Buckley, CH7 3PG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/

For questions about the job, contact:
Team Leader Yvette Donaghoe
Yvette.Donaghoe@wales.nhs.uk
03000859861

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