Job Description

The clinical nurse specialist works across BCUHB within a clinical speciality acting in the role of practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, leader, change agent and care coordinator case manager in the pursuit of clinical excellence and improved health outcomes.



Provide expert nursing knowledge in the management of patient care within defined area of social 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.

Prescribes, advanced evidence, base nursing therapeutics, pharmacological/non pharmacological intervention, diagnostic measures, equipment procedures and treatments to meet the needs of patients, families and groups in accordance with professional preparation, institutional policies 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 and internationally to identify and implement nursing advances and changes in practice.



Identifies opportunities for general health, wellness education e.g smoking cessation.



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.



Clinical nurse specialists are recognised internationally, as expert practitioners have an in depth knowledge of a speciality that results and expanding boundaries of nursing practice and the implementation of evidence based practice and clinical research.



Clinical practice is central to the clinical nurse specialist rule, however in order to influence and improve nursing practice, it is essential the role is underpinned by the competencies outlined in the job description.



Due to the diversity of the CNS role key accountability and key performance indicators will vary according to the patient/ population and service needs. Therefore, the key performance indicators will be determined by the individual service and will be based on the key accountabilities as outlined in this generic job description.



This position includes a clinical workload.



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.