Job Overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM UNTIL COMPLETION OF THE DISTRICT NURSE SPECIALIST PRACTICE QUALIFICATION. FOR CANDIDATES ALREADY IN POSSESSION OF THE QUALIFICATION A PERMANENT CONTRACT WILL BE OFFERED.
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.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6, District Nurse Caseload Holder in the Bethesda area with the Bangor/Bethesda District Nursing Team.
Applications are invited from those who hold the District Nurse Specialist Practitioner Qualification, working towards the qualification or willing to commence the course at next intake. 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 for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in 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
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 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
Aptitudes & 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 prementorship as appropriate
* Ability to work collaboratively with member of 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
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, clinic 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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