Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and capable person to the above position. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of care within a 17-bedded male acute inpatient ward. The service provides short-term, intensive support for individuals experiencing acute episodes of severe mental illness. There must be a commitment to developing knowledge and skills relevant to working in an acute mental health environment.
Main duties of the job
This 17-bedded male acute ward, located within the Hergest Unit on the grounds of Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor, is recognised as a vital and integral component of the Adult Mental Health service provision for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
The appointed person must be able to undertake shift work which includes weekends and night shifts on an internal rotation basis.
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.
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
Desirable criteria
- To be willing to undertake an NVQ 3 or equivalent in mental health care provision. Or be working towards level 3 to be achieved within 18months of appointment and with relevant experience in providing care to acutely unwell mental health adults.
- Food Hygiene certificate
- Health or Social Care Courses
- Experience of working with individuals and/or families with complex needs
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience within the mental Health care setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with people suffering serious mental illness
- Experience of working within a locked environment
- Experience of working within care settings
- Experience of working with individuals and/or families with complex needs
- Experience of working as part of a multi disciplinary team.
