About this role
Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 9 MONTHS DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.
There has arisen an unique opportunity for an enthusiastic Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse Reviewer to join the West CHC Team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to manage on behalf of the West Area the implementation, monitoring and reviewing of NHS Funded Registered Nursing Care (FNC), Continuing NHS Health Care (CHC) and Section 117 in Care Homes (Nursing) and in the domiciliary setting to ensure patients receive care of a quality which meets best practice and national standards as prescribed and funded by the NHS. The post holder will work closely with the CHC Team Manager , Home Managers and with both BCU and the Local Authorities contracts Team.
Main duties of the job
The Continuing Health Care Team West, have an opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the OPMH Continuing Health Care team in the West area. in Gwynedd / Mon. The post holder will manage on behalf of the West Area the implementation, monitoring and reviewing of NHS Funded Registered Nursing Care (FNC) and Continuing NHS Health Care (CHC) and Section 117 in Care Homes (Nursing) and in the domiciliary setting to ensure patients receive care of a quality which meets best practice and national standards as prescribed and funded by the NHS
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 description 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 Essential
Qualification - Professional Registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council. Degree or equivalent level of experience in health. Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.
Desirable
Qualification - Working towards a degree level of qualification.
Qualifications Essential
Degree or or equivalent level of experience in health.
Desirable
Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience Essential
Knowledge and experience of NHS Funded Nursing Care arrangements and NHS Continuing Health Care within relevant field.
Desirable
Experience of working in Acute/Community Settings.
Skills Essential
Excellent oral/written communication skills.
Desirable
Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to achieve an appropriate level of oral competence.
Knowledge Essential
Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
Desirable
Understanding of relevant current NHS and Social care mechanisms and their application to prevailing strategies.
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 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address Bodfan
Eryri Hospital
Caernarfon
LL55 2YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)