Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic Band 6 District Nurse Caseload holder to join Swansea Bay University Health Boards District Nursing service.
The post holder will be a motivated, reflexive practitioner and will be a key member of the District Nursing Team, working closely with the team in the provision of high quality, holistic care.
Applicants must hold the Diploma or BSc in Community Health studies or currently working towards, be a nurse prescriber and have a commitment to continuous professional development. If working towards, position subject to successful completion of required qualification.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant must have a flexible approach to the needs of the service and be motivated and enthusiastic in order to embrace the changes required to improve patient outcomes and service delivery.
They will have operational responsibility and clinical accountability for the management of a defined caseload, provide clinical direction, leadership and management and provide cross-cover when required,
The successful applicant will possess well developed leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate individuals and the team. You will need to be an excellent communicator with sound clinical skills and the drive and determination to contribute to the delivery of high quality nursing care and outcomes.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. Registered Nurse at degree level.
2. Current NMC registration.
3. Post registration experience at Band 5.
4. V150 Prescriber
5. BSc in Community Health Studies or working towards this via a modular approach
6. Working awareness of safeguarding and POVA guidance
7. Ability to transfer knowledge across practical situations
8. Knowledge and application of Microsoft word and Outlook
Desirable criteria
9. Community Nursing Specialist Practitioner award
Experience
Essential criteria
10. Experience of community nursing. Managing patients/clients with complex needs
11. Knowledge and experience of CHC Assessment and care coordination. Experience of coping with distressing or emotional situations
12. Experience of effective multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working.
13. Experience of managing own time and prioritising activities.
14. Experience of self-development demonstrated by CPD portfolio
Desirable criteria
15. Experience of working within district nursing.
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable