To assist the registered nursing staff in the day to day care of patients which adheres to best practice, standards and guidelines, endeavouring to provide for the holistic needs of the individual in conjunction with other disciplines within the health care environment.
Main duties of the job
1. To assist the registered nurse in carrying out direct nursing care.
2. To undertake delegated duties related to patient care that contributes to the ongoing support of patients, including escorting patients to various destinations.
3. To display empathy, understanding and the ability to relate to people with learning disabilities or complex mental health problems.
4. Ensure observation levels are consistently carried out and obtain specimens from patients for the purpose of testing and screening where necessary.
5. Contribute to maintaining the safety and security of individuals and their environment.
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.
Job 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
* To be willing to undertake NVQ level 3 and to complete within 2 years.
* Knowledge of up to date nursing techniques.
* Knowledge of mental health and substance misuse issues.
* To be registered with Care Standards Wales or be prepared to gain registration within the first six months of employment.
Experience
* Experience of working with people.
* Experience within Mental Health, learning disabilities, substance misuse, or primary care.
* Experience of acute inpatient settings.
Values
* Able to communicate with people at all levels.
* Able to work in a team and demanding/pressurised environment.
* Flexible approach to needs of the service.
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.
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