Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and committed band 6 nurse to join Dulas Ward at Ysbyty Gwynedd.

The nursing team is proactive and innovative with a wealth of knowledge in ENT surgical nursing and medical outlier care They are also a very friendly and supportive team who demonstrate fantastic team work.

Main duties of the job
All applicants are expected to keep abreast with new initiatives and interventions within nursing care. A deputy is expected to drive mandatory training and other courses which are relevant to the ward.

Staff will receive induction and support through staff meeting and personal development reviews.

In general, this is an exciting and fascinating ward opportunity for professional development and expertise in the field.

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.

Job 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.

Qualifications
Essential

• RGN with experience at band 5 level
• RGN with experience in surgical setting

Desirable

• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Evidence of leadership / change module
• Evidence of degree or working towards

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Has good clinical knowledge of acute setting
• Clear understanding of governance issues

Desirable

• Extended skills such as phlebotomy and cannulation
• Evidence of carrying out audit
• Evidence of staff management - off duty / sickness and absence

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).