About this role
Job summary
Band 7 Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Nurse Specialist.
(Development role considered for an experienced Band 6 Nurse with a passion for IBD care).
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse to join our Inflammatory Bowel Disease Service. We are seeking either an experienced Band 7 IBD Nurse Specialist or a dynamic nurse with a strong interest in IBD who is looking to progress into a development role.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high quality, patient centred care to individuals living with Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will play a key role in the assessment, support, education and ongoing management of patient with IBD across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will work closely with Consultants, Dieticians, Pharmacist, Surgeons and the wider MDT to ensure patients receive timely, evidence-based care.
The post includes:
Nurse-Led clinics and patient reviews Telephone and virtual advice services Supporting biologicals and advance therapy pathway Patient education and self-management setting Co-Ordinator of care across acute and community settings Service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives. If you are passionate about delivering excellent care and want to help shape the future of IBD service, we would love to hear from you.
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
NMC Registered Nurse - MSc or equivalent experience - Evidence of CPD - Teaching and assessing in clinical practice/Teaching qualification
Experience Essential
Demonstrable experience in relevant speciality - Significant post registration experience
SKILLS Essential
Evidence of excellent communication skills (verbal and written) Demonstrate sound IT skills Evidence of managing self development Evidence of ability to work independently Demonstrate ability to influence within and outside of service, across multi/inter disciplinary groups.
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 Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Croesnewydd Road
Wrexham
LL13 7TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)