Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Experience
Experience of providing holistic nursing care
- Experience
Interest in developing nursing skills
- Experience
Relevant experience of Health Protection
- Personal/Disposition
Ability to communicate effectively
- Personal/Disposition
Ability to work under pressure.
- Skills and Competencies
Clear understanding of contract of care
- Skills and Competencies
Ability to document details clearly and accurately
- Skills and Competencies
IT skills
- Knowledge and Qualifications
NMC registered
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
- Experience
Implement evidence based practice
- Personal/Disposition
Welsh speaker
- Skills and Competencies
Knowledge of incident reporting policy
- Knowledge and Qualifications
Evidence of post registration study and training
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse within the new Health Protection Service (HPS)
The newly created HPS will work in partnership, to respond to health protection measures and threats as required. It is envisaged that the HPS will evolve over the year and the post holder will work, either at their designated work base or as part of an agile, patient-facing, outreach team at any location within North Wales.
The Health Protection Team will work alongside the other agencies such as Public Health Wales to protect and improve health and well being and reduce health inequalities for the people of North Wales.
The Deputy Manager will support the Team Manager and Clinical Service Manager in the clinical, operational management and staff development of the HPS.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, forward thinking experienced nurse with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously.
Are you proactive? Do you enjoy working in an exciting developing environment? Do you have a passion to deliver excellent services? Do you want to help develop this new service now and into the future? If you are, come and join us in this new exciting Health Protection Service.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the Health Protection Service, the post holder will work, either at their designated work base or as part of an agile, patient-facing, outreach team at any location within north Wales
The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidenced-based nursing care, working collaboratively and co-operative with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Assist in the management and organisation of their clinical area and participating in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
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
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This advert is for Health Protection Service Registered Nurse with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Rhyl, Wales. It is listed as a Registered nurse role. The advertised salary is £32557.00 to £39631.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Oct 2026.
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