Senior Staff Nurse

Job Overview

Kestrel Ward, North Wales Adolescent Service

We are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity for an experienced and motivated Nurse with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering high quality care to apply for the post of Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse on Kestrel Ward at the North Wales Adolescent Service in Abergele, North Wales.

Working in a Tier 4 inpatient CAMHS setting with young people between the age of 12-17 years old, you will need to have a flexible approach and be able to adapt your skills and abilities to suit a range of mental health needs and presentations.

As a senior staff nurse you will act as case manager for a small group of young people and work closely with the wider MDT to plan, deliver and review the care provided on the ward. In addition you will contribute to the day to day routine and support for young people on the ward and ultimately support their discharge back to the community.

Main duties of the job

As a senior member of the nursing team you will be expected to contribute to the development of more junior colleagues, students and the wider service.

Individuals who do not have direct inpatient CAMHS experience but are able to demonstrate significant experience in other transferable areas of mental health or CAMHS are encouraged to apply.

You are applying for a Full time equivalent post. Kestrel ward provides a 24/7 service and you will need to be flexible to meet the range of shift patterns required, including night shifts.

Additional note for Trainee Senior Staff Nurse (Annex 21)- To undertake a fast track programme of development over +-18 months depending on competencies required to meet Band 6 role. The role will include both classroom and learning in clinical practice to enhance existing skills. The role will cover a mix of carrying out autonomous clinical work that fits within current competencies alongside demonstrated and observed new skills development.

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

Qualifications And/or Knowledge

Essential criteria

Must be first level registered Mental Health Nurse or Paediatric Nurse
Post registration qualification in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Desirable criteria

Teaching and assessing qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working in in-patient Adolescent Mental Health Work
Evidence of continuing professional development relating to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nursing

Desirable criteria

Evidence of working in Adolescent Mental Health Services (eg community services)

Aptitude And Abilities

Essential criteria

Ability to generate effective therapeutic relationships with young people (patients)
A clear understanding of the nursing process and the Mental Health Measures and how they relate to children and young people with mental health problems
Ability to communicate with multi-disciplinary team colleagues and other professionals, both verbally and in writing
Ability to be assertive and to take a leadership role in teams
Sound knowledge of child development and factors that are likely to contribute to mental health difficulties in children and young people who have mental health problems
Experience of service evaluation and audit and a good knowledge of the compone Read more