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 i.e. 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, be working towards it and be a registered Nurse Prescriber or working towards, or willing to undertake the Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing next intake.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Qualifications & or Knowledge
* DN Specialist practice qualification / certificate, diploma, degree or working towards
* Nurse prescribing qualification or working towards
* Evidence of ongoing education and professional development
* Mentorship and Assessment training
Experience
* Community experience as band 5 or equivalent
* Experience of working with patients who have acute / complex needs
* Varied clinical experience and multi disciplinary working
* 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 pre‑mentorship as appropriate
* Ability to work collaboratively with members of the primary health care team and other agencies
* Awareness of current research and its application to practice
* Knowledge and evidence of application consent
* Knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality
* Understanding of risk assessment and health & safety issues
* Awareness of the changing health agenda which affects community practice
* Experience of undertaking audits
* 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
* Demonstrate ability to care and communicate with warmth and understanding
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Committed to continuous development
Other
* Flexible approach to the needs of the service
* Demonstrate timely travel arrangements between patients' homes, clinics and surgeries
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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