Job Overview Central to this journey will be the contribution of our Healthcare Support Workers and yours will be a key role in the organisation, complementing the expertise of other experienced nurses and will be part of a fast paced Mental Health & Learning Disability Division. With an integrated approach to health care you’ll have the opportunity to work across different sites and you’ll develop innovative and effective approaches to patient care and service delivery across a large geographical area. Main duties of the job To provide day to day care for patients under supervision of a registered nurse which adheres to best practice, standards and guidelines, and contributes towards the patients care and treatment. With strong team working skills, you will be able to demonstrate the values that are important to us, communicating well with both colleagues and patients. You should have the vision and ability to help move the service forward, while getting the best out of your colleagues and team. and will never compromise on quality, treating others with respect and dignity. We believe in accountability, but we also believe in shared responsibility - so you’ll have plenty of peer support too. 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/Skills/Experience Essential criteria To be willing to undertake an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mental health care provision, or to be working towards level 3 to be achieved within 18 months of appointment. Having relevant experience in providing care to patients with mental health needs. Previous experience within the mental health care setting. Ability to work under supervision Ability to communicate and receive information. Ability to maintain records To participate in clinical supervision. Ability and fitness to undertake physical intervention training. Ability to work on a shift rotation of days and nights over a 7 day period. Evidence of effective team working. To display flexibility to adapt to organisational changes as well as changes within the Unit. Desirable criteria Welsh speaker Knowledge of the principles of recovery for individuals with mental health problems. IT Skills. NVQ Level 2 in health and social care. Other Relevant Requirements Essential criteria Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable criteria Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification