Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS TO 05/08/2026 DUE TO MATERNITY
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST
The post holder is required to work within a Multidisciplinary Team - with adults and children with a learning disability and associated complex health needs.
The post holder will be responsible for taking on appropriate assessment of a persons needs and undertaking interventions that aim to improve their quality of life and achieve positive outcomes - -this will include planning how to do this alongside other professionals within the team.
Post holder will provide education, knowledge, guidance and support to student nurses and unqualified staff in the team and provide support to clients and their families.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to work within a Multidisciplinary Team - with adults and children with a learning disability and associated complex health needs.
The post holder will be responsible for taking on appropriate assessment of a persons needs and undertaking interventions that aim to improve their quality of life and achieve positive outcomes - -this will include planning how to do this alongside other professionals within the team.
Post holder will provide education, knowledge, guidance and support to student nurses and unqualified staff in the team and provide support to clients and their families.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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
Essential criteria
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in learning disability services
Desirable criteria
- Broad range of experience working in health & social care settings
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrate a good understanding of Learning Disability, including Mental Health, Forensics, Challenging Behaviour and PLD/Complex. Health.-Awareness of current developments within a clinical setting
- Completed training in mentoring & Assessing student nurses
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of current developments within – Learning Disability services
- Understanding of clinical governance
Personal Qualities
Essential Criteria
- Ability to communicate clearly and accurately
- Ability to adapt to new and changing circumstances
- Self-motivated
Desirable criteria
- Commitment to continuous improvements to clients care
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise and work proactively
- Ability to manage a designated caseload without direct supervision
Desirable criteria
OTHER RELEVANT REQUIREMENTS
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
- Lone worker
- Ability to travel between locations in a timely manner
WELSH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Desirable criteria
