Job summary
- Main area
- Student School Nurse
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Secondment: 12 months (The programme length is 12 months)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 050-NMR107-0226
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West BCU, Anglesey and Gwynedd
- Town
- West BCU, Anglesey and Gwynedd
- Salary
- £31,516 - £47,280 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Student School Nurse
Band 5
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. 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.
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job overview
This is an opportunity to undertake the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing course School Nursing full time over an academic year. This post is fully funded by HEIW with the academic study provided by Glyndwr University and the practical placements provided by BCUHB West area, Anglesey and Gwynedd. On successful completion of the course, you will be able to register on part 3 of the NMC register.
IMPORTANT: In order for this to be processed, the applicant are required to complete the online application to Glyn Dwr University through the below link, alternatively contact [email protected]
Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - Wrexham University
This post is fixed term or secondment contract for 12 months to meet the needs of the service.
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 ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
You will be supernumerary for the duration of the course and allocated a qualified School Nurse practice supervisor and practice assessor. You will learn all aspects of the (School Nurse) role whilst undertaking your practical experience within a School Nursing team in West BCU. You will build up your experience and confidence in practice whilst learning the theoretical aspects of the public health course.
This is an opportunity to undertake the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing course School Nursing full time over an academic year. This post is fully funded by HEIW with the academic study provided by Glyndwr University and the practical placements provided by BCUHB West area, Anglesey and Gwynedd. On successful completion of the course, you will be able to register on part 3 of the NMC register.
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
- Registered Nurse
Experience
Essential criteria
- Degree pathway to SCPHN
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise and manage priorities
- Ability to manage people
- Ability to communicate with people
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Promote healthy lifestyles
- Research and audit skills
- Knowledge of public health
- Continuous professional development
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Motivated
- Good communicator
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sioned Hughes
- Job title
- West school nursing Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07900051770
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