Job Overview
Do you thrive on change and a challenge? Then come and join Wrexham District Nursing Service, which is dynamic, proactive and progressive with a commitment to making a difference for our patients. We believe in developmental and training opportunities for our staff and therefore are currently seeking to recruit highly motivated, passionate Band 6 Caseload Holders.
We currently have a vacancy in Gresford District Nursing Team.
The post holder will be responsible to the Band 7 Team Leader.
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
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 and / or 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
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
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
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 patient's homes, clinics and surgeries
Aptitude And 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 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
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