Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Health Protection Service Registered Nurse
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Job Description: Band 5 Registered Nurse – Health Protection Service (HPS), North Wales
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse within the newly created Health Protection Service (HPS) in North Wales.
The Role Overview
The HPS will operate in partnership to respond to health protection measures and threats as required. The role requires flexible, agile working either at a designated base or as part of a patient-facing, outreach team across North Wales as needed. The team will collaborate with agencies such as Public Health Wales to protect and enhance the health and wellbeing of the population while reducing health inequalities.
Under supervision of the Deputy Manager and working alongside the Team Manager and Clinical Service Manager, you will play a critical role in clinical, operational management and staff development within the HPS.
We are seeking a proactive, forward-thinking Registered Nurse with strong organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously.
Ideal candidates will:
- Be proactive and thrive in a dynamic, developing environment
- Have a passion for delivering high-quality services
- Be excited by the opportunity to help shape and grow this new Health Protection Service
Key Duties & Responsibilities
As a Band 5 Registered Nurse within the Health Protection Team (HPS), you will:
- Provide evidence-based nursing care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, while collaborating with colleagues to meet patient and family needs.
- Work as part of both a designated clinical base and as part of an agile, patient-facing outreach team across North Wales.
- Contribute to management and organisation of the clinical area, including participating in staff education, development, and supervision.
- Ensure adherence to clinical governance frameworks and implement evidence-based practice where applicable.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
A desirable skill for this role is the ability to speak Welsh (though applicants in either Welsh or English will be equally welcomed).
Working for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) – North Wales
BCUHB is the largest health organisation in Wales, delivering a comprehensive range of services—including primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective care—for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales.
Why Join Us?
- Support & Growth Opportunities – Access to guidance aligned with BCUHB’s Organisational Values and the "Proud to Lead" competence framework.
- Engaged Leadership – Collaborate with leaders at all levels in a dynamic healthcare setting.
- Commitment to Equality & Diversity – BCUHB is proud to be a "Disability Confident Employer" and actively promotes inclusivity and fair representation.
Additional Information
- Successful applicants will receive recruitment-related correspondence via their registered email account.
- Applications can be submitted in Welsh with no disadvantage, ensuring equal treatment whether the application is in English or Welsh.
Detailed Job Description & Person Specification
A comprehensive Job Description and Person Specification can be found within the attached supporting documents (via the "Apply now" link).
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience
Essential Criteria
✅ Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Desirable Criteria
🔹 Evidence of post-registration study and training 🔹 Additional relevant qualifications to strengthen clinical expertise
Essential Experience
✅ Proven experience in holistic nursing care ✅ Interest in developing existing nursing skills ✅ Relevant experience in Health Protection (though transferable skills will also be considered)
Desirable Experience
🔹 Clear understanding of clinical governance frameworks 🔹 Experience implementing evidence-based nursing practice
Skills & Competencies
Essential Skills
✅ Strong understanding of contract of care standards ✅ Ability to document clinical details clearly and accurately ✅ Good IT proficiency (coding, note-taking, and digital record-keeping)
Desirable Skills
🔹 Knowledge and application of incident reporting policies
Additional Requirements
✅ Ability to travel efficiently across assigned sites as required for patient outreach or emergency response duties.
Personal & Disposition Requirements
Essential
✅ Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) ✅ Ability to work effectively under pressure and maintain composure in challenging situations
Desirable
🔹 Fluency in Welsh (though multilingual candidates applying in English are not disadvantaged)
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location