Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Health Protection Service Registered Nurse
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Health Protection Service Registered Nurse
Job Opportunity: Band 5 Registered Nurse – Health Protection Service
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse within the newly created Health Protection Service (HPS).
The HPS operates in partnership to deliver essential health protection measures and respond to threats. Operative within North Wales, the role may require either a fixed position at your designated work base or agile, patient-facing, outreach work at multiple sites.
The Health Protection Team collaborates with agencies like Public Health Wales to enhance health, wellbeing, and reduce health inequalities across the region.
The Deputy Manager will assist in supporting clinical, operational management, and staff development under the Team Manager and Clinical Service Manager.
We are seeking a proactive, forward-thinking experienced nurse with:
- Excellent organisational skills
- The ability to work autonomously
Are you ready? This opportunity offers the chance to:
- Work in a dynamic, evolving healthcare environment
- Deliver excellent clinical services
- Play a key role in developing this new service for North Wales
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Band 5 Registered Nurse will:
- Work across HPS teams in North Wales, either at designated work sites or as part of patient-facing outreach teams
- Provide holistic, evidence-based nursing care, demonstrating:
- Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Collaborative and cooperative working with patients and families
- Assist with clinically oriented management and organising duties, including:
- Supporting service delivery
- Participating in staff education, training, and supervision
- Contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement
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Note: Fluency in Welsh is desirable, and applications from Welsh or English speakers are welcome.
About Working at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales
BCUHB is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing: ✔ Primary, community, and acute healthcare ✔ Mental health and elective services ✔ Services for 700,000+ people in North Wales
Join a team that values:
- Engaged leadership
- Equality and diversity
- Being a Disability Confident Employer
Prospective employees receive recruitment updates via email, and if eligible, can be registered on the organisational talent pipeline as required.
Note: Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those in English.
Detailed Job Details
Full Job Description
A complete Job Description and Person Specification is available for review via BCUHB’s job application portal.
Job’s Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience
Essential Criteria
✅ Qualifications
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
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✅ Experience
- Experience in providing holistic care
- Shows interest in developing nursing skills
- Familiarity with health protection and relevant frameworks
Desirable Criteria
🌟 Qualifications & Training
- Evidence of post-registration study or qualifications
🌟 Experience
- Clear understanding of clinical governance frameworks
- Ability to implement evidence-based practice
Competencies and Skills
Essential Criteria
✅ Key Skills
- Strong understanding of patient/clinical contract of care
- Ability to document care and clinical details clearly and accurately
- Proficiency in caseload management and IT systems
✅ Delegative Abilities
- Commitment to travel between multiple sites as needed
Desirable Skills
🌟 Additional Competencies
- Incident reporting familiarity
- Knowledgeable in statutory health legislation and protocols
Personal Attributes
Critical personal attributes for this role include:
✅ Essential Personal Traits
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong organisation and time management
🌟 Desirable Personal Traits
- Communication skills with non-English speaking patients or families, ideally in Welsh (desirable but not essential)
Ready to apply? Visit the application portal to view details and submit your application.
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