Overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 6 MONTHS (28.03.26) TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST. 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 post is in the Caernarfon District Nursing Team in the Arfon area. You will be responsible to the Team Leader and accountable for a designated caseload of patients. Strong leadership and organisational skills are essential with the ability to work in busy, pressured environments whilst ensuring delivery of a high standard of nursing care. You will be expected to assist in leading a pro-active, multi-skilled District Nursing Team committed to preventing hospital admissions and ensuring delivery of nursing excellence. You should have evidence of continued professional development. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties / Responsibilities
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6, District Nurse Caseload Holder in the Arfon area with the Caernarfon District Nursing Team. You will be responsible for a designated caseload of patients. You will lead and work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide nursing care and prevent hospital admissions. You will undertake a range of management duties and deputise in the absence of the Team Leader.
You will be involved in the complex needs assessment (e.g., CHC, Health and Social Care) and the provision of Specialist District Nursing Practice. You will work collaboratively with other agencies for the provision of patient services without direct supervision. You should have evidence of continued professional development and be able to demonstrate leadership and organisational skills in busy environments.
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 offers opportunities to join an organisation delivering primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for around 700,000 people across North Wales. We promote equality and diversity and welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; Welsh and English speakers are equally welcome.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive recruitment related correspondence via the email on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English.
Qualification and criteria
Essential Criteria
* NMC RN first level nurse
* 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
Desirable criteria
* Management qualification e.g., ILM, RCN Leadership
Experience
* Essential: 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
Aptitudes & Abilities
* 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 prementorship as appropriate
* Ability to work collaboratively with the primary health care team and other agencies
* IT skills
* 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
Desirable criteria
* 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
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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