Overview
This post is a 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 complex needs assessment (e.g., CHC, Health and Social Care) and the provision of Specialist District Nursing Practice. The post holder will work collaboratively with other agencies for patient services without direct supervision and undertake management duties, deputising 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 at the next intake.
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 the right ingredients. We are the largest health organisation in Wales, providing 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 the Proud to Lead competence framework. We promote equality and diversity and welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme. Check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive recruitment correspondence via the email registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; Welsh and/or English applications are treated equally.
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 by clicking “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Main duties
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 District Nurse Caseload Holder in the Caernarfon area with the Caernarfon District Nursing Team. You will be responsible to the Team Leader and accountable for a designated caseload of patients. You will lead a proactive, multi-skilled District Nursing Team committed to preventing hospital admissions and delivering nursing excellence. You should have evidence of continued professional development and strong leadership and organisational skills to work in busy, pressured environments.
Person specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications & Knowledge
* 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 with acute/complex needs
* Varied clinical experience and multi-disciplinary working
Aptitudes & Abilities
* Analytical skills and ability to interpret clinical signs
* Organisational skills; ability to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and delegate care
* Supervise, teach and assess registered and non-registered staff
* Provide mentorship and pre-mentorship as appropriate
* Ability to work collaboratively with primary health care team and other agencies
* IT skills; awareness of current research and its application to practice
* Knowledge of consent, data protection and patient confidentiality
* Understanding of risk assessment and health & safety issues
* Awareness of the changing health agenda affecting community practice
Desirable criteria
* Experience of undertaking audits
* Recognised qualification in chronic condition management
* Ability to speak Welsh
* Awareness of the wider health agenda in which care is provided
Values
* Demonstrate care and communication with warmth and understanding
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Commitment 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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