Staff Nurse

Job Overview

Kestrel ward is a Tier 4 In-patient CAMHS Adolescent Unit which provides treatment for young people aged 11-17 years old with a range of with complex mental health needs and risks that cannot be managed in the community. The unit is based at the North Wales Adolescent Service in Abergele- North Wales and operates alongside an Intensive community support team and Virtual eating disorder service to support the young people of North Wales.

We encourage applications from RMNs, RNCs and RNLD both newly qualified and those with experience looking to specialise or broaden their scope of practice.

We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and forward- thinking staff nurse available to work full or part time to within Kestrel ward. Prior experience of working with young people is not required, however a willingness to learn and develop the therapeutic skills needed is key.

For successful candidates there will be opportunities for further training and professional development, in line with the complex needs of the service. Staff wellbeing and support is an important part of the NWAS ethos and the ward offers its team twice weekly staff support sessions as a group, as well as individual line management and clinical supervision.

Main duties of the job

You will work within a well-established MDT team consisting of nursing, psychiatry, psychology, family therapy and art therapy. The role of staff nurse covers a wide range of tasks including assessment and the provision of support and treatment interventions to children and their families. For these tasks you will require confidence, patience, tolerance and the ability to think creatively to problem solve and overcome challenges.

You will receive ongoing support from your peers, ward manager and senior staff to ensure that you are able to achieve your potential as a Staff nurse with a view to further progression within the service.

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

We welcome any questions or enquiries via the details below.

Sophie Carter- Ward Manager 03000 850056- sophie.carter@wales.nhs.uk

Deputy Ward Managers -03000 850056

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

Essential criteria

Registered Mental Health Nurse RN3 First Level , Sub part 1, or/and Registered Nurse Learning Disability or Paediatric Nurse

Desirable criteria

Up dated mandatory training.
Qualification in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience working within a Multi-disciplinary team.
Experience working with young people.
Experience with individual and group work.

Desirable criteria

Experience of working within a therapeutic milieu.
Experience in managing a team.

Skills

Essential criteria

The ability to communicate with a range of people about difficult matters and /or in difficult situations.
The ability to plan, deliver and evaluate care/ treatment, to meet the young people’s health and wellbeing needs. Read more