Job summary
The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidenced-based nursing care, working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Assist in the management and organisation of their clinical area and participating in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.

Take responsibility for a ward or equivalent sphere of nursing, in the absence of the senior nurse or person who has continuing (24 hour) responsibility.

Responsible for managing a group of staff in the absence of the senior nurse.

Main duties of the job
Welsh Student Nurses must apply via the Student Streamlining Process.

Do you want to be a part of a new exciting development to improve the health of the population we serve? We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic registered nurses with vascular experience and knowledge to join Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board's North Wales Vascular Network.

For those nurses without Vascular experience but with a keen interest and a desire to develop their skills, we will provide support and guidance to gain their Vascular competencies. Newly qualified nurses will follow the Health Board preceptorship programme and will not only gain vascular knowledge and skills, but progress to become Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors for our future nursing students.

The tertiary unit for major arterial surgery is located at Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire. As an integral part of this development we have invested in a dedicated vascular ward and installed a state of the art Hybrid Theatre (including Interventional Radiology facilities). The Health Board has invested in a team of consultant surgeons, interventional radiologists, middle grade doctors, two new IR suites and a dedicated vascular ward.

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: 14 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,557 to £39,631 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 050-NMR622-1026
Job locations: Glan Clwyd Hospital, Sarn lane, Bodelwyddan, LL18 5UJ, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Knowledge / 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
• Essential: Experience of providing holistic nursing care
• Essential: Interest in developing nursing skills
• Desirable: Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
• Desirable: Implement evidence based practice

Skills and competencies

• Essential: Clear understanding of contract of care
• Essential: Ability to document details clearly and accurately
• Essential: Clear understanding of consent process
• Essential: Basic IT skills
• Desirable: Knowledge of incident reporting policy
• Desirable: Awareness of Policies

Personal / Disposition

• Essential: Ability to communicate effectively
• Essential: Ability to work under pressure
• Desirable: Welsh speaker

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
Employer's website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/

For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager Clare Kendrick, clare.kendrick2@wales.nhs.uk, 03000844187

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