Job summary An exciting position has become available for a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Forensic Service on our rehabilitation inpatient ward, Ty Skirrid. The post holder is a key member of the in-patient multi-disciplinary team working within a rehabilitation-focused service. There is a need to demonstrate a commitment to teamwork, with strong leadership skills. The post holder will deputise for the ward manager. To be responsible for coordinating, delivering and maintaining a high standard of clinical care for all patients. To provide support to the ward manager and clinical leadership to the ward team. To provide guidance and supervision of junior nursing staff. To ensure that systems are used to incorporate Essence of Care, any other adopted models of quality assurance and clinical governance into everyday practice. The post holder will have an interest in furthering their clinical skills and will undertake further training as required. To work within codes of practice and professional guidelines. The post holder may be required to work in other areas of the Health Board to meet service needs. To take on the primary nurse role for a number of patients on the ward Handles patient valuables To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care of patients, ensuring appropriate action is taken To communicate sensitive information concerning patient's condition, Main duties of the job In conjunction with the deputy ward manager/ward manager, to lead the clinical management of patients to ensure that high standards of nursing care are achieved and maintained. Ensuring that nursing staff on the ward provides the agreed standards of treatment, care and activity for patients. To take on the primary nurse role for a number of patients on the ward Handles patient valuables To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care of patients, ensuring appropriate action is taken To communicate sensitive information concerning patient's condition, To use persuasive, reassurance skills as patients have mental health issues, some with special needs and/or learning disabilities Please refer to the JD and PS for further details. About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 040-NMR032-0125 Job locations Maindiff Court Hospital Ross Road Abergavenny NP7 8NF Job description Job responsibilities To adhere to the Nursing & Midwifery Council code of professional conduct at all times. To abide by the legal requirements and statutory rules related to practice. To utilise and promote management and clinical supervision and appraisal in enhancing performance development. Please refer to the JD and PS for the details and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities To adhere to the Nursing & Midwifery Council code of professional conduct at all times. To abide by the legal requirements and statutory rules related to practice. To utilise and promote management and clinical supervision and appraisal in enhancing performance development. Please refer to the JD and PS for the details and responsibilities. Person Specification Essential Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct Evidence of continuous Professional Development Desirable Nurse Prescriber Clinical Supervisor English Essential Evidence of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Extensive Post Registration experience Desirable Experience of taking lead in projects Staff caseload supervision Person Specification Essential Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct Evidence of continuous Professional Development Desirable Nurse Prescriber Clinical Supervisor English Essential Evidence of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Extensive Post Registration experience Desirable Experience of taking lead in projects Staff caseload supervision 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 (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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Maindiff Court Hospital Ross Road Abergavenny NP7 8NF Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)