Job Overview
We will only accept applications from staff currently employed by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. This post is a secondment for 6 months ending 28/11/2026, due to maternity cover. If you are interested in applying, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying. We have a vacancy for a temporary Band 6 Caseload Holder working 34 hours per week in the Grove Road District Nursing Team. This post is temporary for 12 months to cover maternity leave.
Main Duties of the Job
The successful applicant will need to have excellent communication skills with an ability to provide effective, high quality care. The post holder must hold a Community Specialist Practitioner qualification and be a registered Nurse Prescriber. Applications will also be considered from Community Nurses who are currently undertaking their Specialist Practitioner qualification in District Nursing. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our Organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is 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. 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; they will not be treated less favourably than those 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 click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria – Qualifications and Knowledge
* NMC Registered first level nurse
* District Nursing / 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 – Qualifications and Knowledge
* Management qualification e.g. ILM, RCN Leadership
* Independent Prescribing: Following successful completion of the required qualification and annotation on the professional register, undertake Independent Prescribing (IP) for any medical condition within area of competence. Responsible and accountable for own independent prescribing practice in accordance with BCUHB Policies and Professional Codes at all times. Maintain knowledge, skills and competency and escalate accordingly if outside scope of practice or competence.
Essential Criteria – Experience
* 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 – Experience
* Link nurse role
Essential Criteria – Values
* Demonstrate ability to care and communicate with warmth and understanding
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Committed to continuous development
Essential Criteria – Other
* Flexible approach to the needs of the service
* Demonstrate timely travel arrangements between patient’s homes, clinics and surgeries
Essential Criteria – Aptitude and 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 preceptorship as appropriate.
* Ability to work collaboratively with members of the primary health care team and other agencies
* IT skills
* Awareness of the changing health agenda, which affects community practice
* Awareness of current research and its application to practice
* Knowledge and evidence of application of consent
* Knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality
* Understanding of risk assessment and health and safety issues
Desirable Criteria – Aptitude and Abilities
* Experience of undertaking audit
* Recognised qualification within an area of Chronic Conditions Management
* Ability to speak Welsh
* Awareness of the wider health agenda in which care is provided
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