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Job summary

Main area
ICSM/Community Hospitals
Grade
Band 6
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
050-NMR588-0926
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Denbigh Infirmary
Town
Denbigh
Salary
£40,559 - £48,841 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/10/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Practice Development Nurse

Band 6

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.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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 overview

We are looking for a passionate, motivated and inspiring Practice Development Nurse to join our community hospital team on a 12-month fixed term contract, working across all community sites and travelling between locations according to service needs.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about education, teaching, staff development and improving the quality of patient care.
You will play a key role in supporting our nursing and healthcare teams to develop clinical knowledge, skills and confidence within our teams. The individual should be passionate about creating a positive culture of learning and encouraging continuous professional development for our teams.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about teaching and developing others, identifying learning needs and delivering meaningful and relevant education.
We are looking for an individual who is approachable, organised and motivated to help staff grow and reach their potential.
The role will be required to travel between community sites so flexibility and the ability to work across multiple sites is essential 

Main duties of the job

To assist with empowering and enabling the ward/department teams to ensure that patient care is delivered to the highest standards of care, utilising research and evidence-based practice, in line with BCUHB Nursing Policies and Procedures and NMC Code of Practice and professional standards and guidance.

 

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.

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

 

 

For further details and information , please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse
  • Teaching/assessing qualification to Postgraduate Diploma Level or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
  • Sound knowledge and understanding or current nursing and education issues
  • Broad Clinical Experience
Desirable criteria
  • Involved in service development and quality issues

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to develop a culture of quality within education and training

Peronsal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate evidence of own continuing professional development
  • Ability to motivate others and lead developments in the clinical area

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Bethan Rogers
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 850025
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