We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working. Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process Job Overview The Rapid Response Team plays a vital role in admission avoidance, delivering a ‘hospital at home’ model of care for individuals experiencing acute illness. The team also supports early discharge from The Grange University Hospital, working closely with the Front Door Frailty Team to ensure seamless transitions from hospital to home. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our Rapid Frailty Response (RFR) Team. The ideal candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality nursing care within community settings, ensuring patients receive personalised support and treatment tailored to their individual needs The team operates as part of a wider multi-disciplinary network, including General Practitioners, Consultants, District Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Community Psychiatric Nurses, Social Workers, Support and Well-being Workers, and the Voluntary Sector. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care in the community during periods of acute illness. Facilitate early discharge from hospital by working closely with the Grange Front Door Team and community services. Provide timely nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation. Promote health and prevent illness through proactive interventions and education. 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 To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for community-based patients. To work as a member of the wider primary care and community multi-disciplinary team. Administration of IV therapies within the community and CRT clinics Delivery of core nursing care; Subcutaneous and IM injections, wound management, bladder, catheter and bowel care. Undertaking basic and enhanced observations (ECG’s) Supporting RFR Medics and Nurse Practitioners to complete comprehensive geriatric assessments Working for our organisation Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Skills & Attributes. Essential criteria Work autonomously under own initiative Up to date clinical skills, including IV administration, cannulation & phlebotomy Evidence of holistic assessment skills Evidence of good organisational skills Able to maintain judgement under pressure Desirable criteria Able to demonstrate innovative practice. Welsh language skills Qualifications & Knowledge Essential criteria Registered Level 1 Nurse Evidence of recent post registration, professional and portfolio development Understanding of community health and social care principles and practice Evidence & knowledge of clinical governance and how it affects practice Knowledge of and compliance with the NMC Codes of Practice Desirable criteria Experience working as a Registered Nurse Experience of Clinical Audit Experience Essential criteria Post registration experience Ability to work unsupervised Supervision and development of junior staff and students Desirable criteria Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of working in the community setting