We have an exciting opportunity for a 30 Hour Band 5 Community Staff Nurse to join the Single Point of Access for the District Nursing service.

The postholder will be required to provide a high standard of service providing virtual triage of all referrals into the District Nursing Service, therefore knowledge and experience of working within the District Nursing service is required.

The member of staff will be required to function as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, deputising in the Band 6 absence as required. They will undertake robust virtual triage on individual patient's care needs whilst providing support to individuals and their carers/families, escalating to the Band 6 and 7 as guided/ required.

The role will include the supervision and instruction of unqualified members of nursing staff.

The members of staff would be required to attend training to maintain mandatory skills alongside developing new skills to meet the provision of care required.

The post holder will need a flexible approach and be adaptable to changing service need.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role, as is the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.

Main duties of the job

Provide and be accountable for the provision of a high standard of cost effective, safe, individualised nursing care to patients in the community setting through the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating of patient care. This will be based upon

evidence-based practice in line with legal requirements and health board policies relating to practice and the NMC Code.

o Deputise for the Band 6 nurse in their absence and support them in the efficient running of the caseload.

o Contribute to the induction and training of new staff members, student nurses, pre and post basic students.

o Be flexible, adaptable in order to accommodate the needs of the service, be able to contribute to the performance of the

community nursing team and develop professionally within the role.

o Work alone and with confidence to make decisions without supervision. Work in line with the Health board Lone Worker policy.

o Delegated responsibility for accepting appropriate referrals onto District Nursing Caseload

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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.

Job description

Job 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

Qualifications + Knowledge

Essential

• Level 1 Registered Nurse (Adult)
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of personal continuing development, statutory and mandatory training
• Awareness of Health Board policies, procedures and guidelines
• Ability to relate theory to practice
• Understanding of primary health care working

Desirable

• Postregistration experience, in acute services.
• Teaching and assessing
• Understanding of clinical governance, health & safety, risk management awareness
• Community experience
• Willing to undertake further training as necessary.
• Evidence of post- registration education - Diploma / Degree Level

Experience

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2018)
• Able to relate theory to practice through reflective skills.

Desirable

• Relevant community experience
• Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of the community

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Cimla Hospital

Neath

SA11 3SU

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

130-NMR401-1224