THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL 01/10/2025 DUE TO MATERNITY COVER

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 District Nurse based in the Ammanford DN Team on a fixed term basis for 12 months. The post holder will have previous community experience and will have already undertaken, or in the second year of the Specialist Practitioner Qualification in District Nursing (SPQ).

This opportunity will allow you to support or manage a delegated caseload within the Community Nursing Team providing high quality and complex care management to patients in their own homes, with the guidance and support of an experienced District Nurse Team Leader.

The post holder will ensure high standards of care are delivered to patients and their families/carers within the home or clinic environment. This includes liaising with staff, patient/carers and other agencies/organisations as required to ensure appropriate delegation of duties and risk management, whilst ensuring effective communication between those involved in the care package.

Main duties of the job

Along with Band 6 District Nurse colleagues, you will be required to deputise in the absence of the Band 7 District Nurse Team Leader in duties concerning the broader operational / professional performance, quality, clinical effectiveness and effective resource/ budget management of the team.

Carmarthenshire Community Nursing Teams have a wide-ranging nursing skill mix and pride themselves on supporting professional development and improving high standards of community practice in line with current health policy.

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week covering 8am-6pm, however plan are in place to increase to 8pm service 7-day period including weekends and bank holidays. The post holder will need the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews will be held on 19/09/24

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire

48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• RGN Level 1 with current NMC registration
• Completion of post registration degree in District Nursing (Specialist Practice Qualification) or in second year of course
• Completion of Management/Leadership training
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Undertaken Practice Supervisor/Practice Assessor/ Mentorship training
• Awareness of NMC Codes of Practice
• Working knowledge of Hywel Dda Policies Procedures and Guidelines
• Experience of speciality
• Able to relate theory to practice
• Maintain their personal and organisational professional development
• Provide specialist clinical advice within the multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Leadership/Management modules
• Nurse prescribing
• Current knowledge of Topical issues in Health and Social Care
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance

Experience

Essential

• Experience of management of teams and clinical areas
• Experience and understanding of managing staff including HR processes such as sickness and absence, PADR, recruitment/ interviews
• Evidence of substantial community experience in a relevant setting
• Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant speciality
• Statutory and mandatory training

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Amman/ Gwendraeth Community Nursing Team

Ty Parc yr Hun

Ammanford

SA18 3EZ

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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