Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 26 hours per week (To be discussed at interview and meet service needs)
- Job ref
- 050-NMR710-1025
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wrexham Maelor Hospital
- Town
- Wrexham
- Salary
- £39,263 - £47,280 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Childrens Nurse Specialist Inherited Blood Disorder
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.
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
East IHC An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated Paediatric Specialist Nurse in Inherited Bleeding Disorders to join Childrens Services within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The post will involve working on the in-patient wards, assessment units and patient’s homes and schools throughout the Health Board and be instrumental in the delivery and development of the existing Haematology and Haemophilia service, working with the existing nursing and medical teams both within the Health Board and Alder Hey hospital. We are seeking a nurse with excellent up to date specialist clinical knowledge and skills, including non-medical prescribing qualification and experience. Some experience of implementing changes within services would be beneficial. The Haematology/Haemophilia Paediatric Specialist Nurse is key to the co-ordination of the service within Betsi Cadwaladr health Board. The role will involve liaising regularly with healthcare professionals across health care settings within North Wales and our tertiary centre in Alder Hey. 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
The Clinical Nurse Specialist works across BCUHB within a clinical specialty acting in the roles of practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, leader/change agent and care coordinator/case manager in the pursuit of clinical excellence and improved health outcomes. Provides all aspects of nursing care and general support to children and young people with IBD ensuring a seamless service between hospital and community services.
Clinical practice is central to the Clinical Nurse Specialist role, however in order to influence and improve nursing practice it is essential the role is underpinned by the competencies as outlined in the job description below. To develop this service and undertake regular audit activity to assess effectiveness and make recommendations.
The IBD Nursing Service forms part of the shared care arrangements established between the Tertiary Centre (based at Alder Hey Hospital, London) and BCUHB.
This position includes a clinical workload. Maintains the link between Primary and Acute Care, Social Services and Education
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
Provide expert nursing knowledge in the management of patient care within a defined area of speciality practice, working with the patient, family or other health professionals to provide timely nursing care to optimise outcomes.
Uses advanced health assessment skills in the assessment of patients and critiques own practice to maintain clinical competence. registered staff (depending on level of experience) in the delivery of the nursing team.
Prescribes advanced evidence-based nursing interventions, diagnostic measures, equipment, procedures and treatments to meet the needs of patients, families and groups in accordance with professional preparation, institutional polices and scope of practice.
Role models expert evidence based clinical practice, is seen as highly effective, progressive and knowledgeable.
Guides and supports others in the speciality in their assessment, clinical decision-making, implementation, evaluation and documentation of care.
Provides leadership, role models and guides others in nursing practice.
Networks nationally to identify and implement nursing advances and changes in practice. Identifies opportunities for general health / wellness education.
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/Experience
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse Child
- Childrens nursing experience
- Registered NMC
- Working towards or holding a degree
Desirable criteria
- Post registration
- Senior experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Karen Czerniak
- Job title
- Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 847552
- Additional information
- Additional contact
- Cara Roberts
- Job title
- Children's Clinical Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 844359
- Additional information
-
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