Overview
Band 6 District Nurse Caseload Holder working within the Deeside District Nursing Team. The post holder must hold or be in the second year of Community Specialist Practitioner qualification and be a Registered Nurse Practitioner. The post holder will work jointly with Nurse Case Managers who are based within the District Nursing team. 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 Caseload Holder will manage a defined caseload in line with good practice with responsibility over a 24 hour period. The post holder will be involved in the complex needs assessment e.g. CHC, Health and Social Care and the provision of Specialist District Nursing Practice. The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with other agencies for the provision of patient services without direct supervision. The post holder will be involved and expected to undertake a range of management duties and deputise in the absence of the Team Leader. The post holder should hold a Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing or be working towards it and be a registered Nurse Prescriber.
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. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; Welsh applications will not be treated less favourably than English.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* NMC Registered first level nurse
* District Nursing / Certificate, diploma, degree or working towards
* Nurse prescribing qualification or working towards
* Evidence of ongoing education and professional development
* Mentorship and assessment training
Desirable criteria
* Management qualification e.g. ILM, RCN Leadership
Experience
Essential criteria
* Community experience as Band 5 or equivalent
* Experience of working with patients who have acute / complex needs
* Varied clinical experience and multi disciplinary working
Desirable criteria
* Link nurse role
Aptitude And Abilities
Essential criteria
* Analytical skills and ability to interpret clinical signs
* Organisational skills
* Ability to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and delegate appropriately the delivery of care
* Supervise, teach and assess registered and non-registered staff
* Provide mentorship and preceptorship as appropriate
* Ability to work collaboratively with members of the primary health care team and other agencies
* IT skills
* Awareness of the changing health agenda, which affects community practice
* Awareness of current research and its application to practice
* Knowledge and evidence of application of consent
* Knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality
* Understanding of risk assessment and health and safety issues
Desirable criteria
* Experience of undertaking audit
* Recognised qualification within an area of Chronic Conditions Management
* Ability to speak Welsh
* Awareness of the wider health agenda in which care is provided
Values
Essential Criteria
* Demonstrate ability to care and communicate with warmth and understanding
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Committed to continuous development
Other
Essential criteria
* Flexible approach to the needs of the service
* Demonstrate timely travel arrangements between patients' homes, clinics and surgeries
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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