An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic Band 6 District Nurse to join our District Nursing Service.

The post holder will be expected to provide professional nursing care and support to community patients , carers and families. They will also provide support to patients/carers of all ages , their carers and families by providing a holistic professional virtual nursing assessment of need and coordinating the provision of appropriate care.

The post holder will assess and triage scheduled and un-scheduled referrals into the District Nursing Service in line with the District Nursing priority levels and will use professional judgment to determine appropriate nursing care, initiating and co-ordinating input from other services as required.

They will be a motivated, reflexive practitioner and will be a key member of the District Nursing Service, working closely with the wider District Nursing Team in the provision of high quality, holistic care from the point of referral. They will possess well developed leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate individuals and the team, whilst offering ongoing support and guidance to staff.

The post holder will occasionally be required to support clinically as per service need during times of extenuating circumstances such as infectious outbreak, complex safeguarding, complex palliative care.

Main duties of the job

This post primarily covers an evening shift but there may also be a requirement to work days/afternoons in Single Point Of Access.

Be a V150 Nurse Prescriber

Hold or working towards the District Nursing specialist practice award.

At times of need, transport required equipment and consumables across sites in a timely manner.

Undertake comprehensive virtual assessments of patients individual care needs as devised by the nursing process.

Assist in the delivery of care that is person centred and under-pinned by effective risk management e.g. adherence to the codes which govern the Protection of Vulnerable Adults, the application of the Mental Health Act (1983) and any other relevant legislation.

Manage a caseload of patients as required, as directed by the Team Lead.

Work independently and flexibly within healthcare, education and community settings as required.

Support individuals and their families to manage their condition through education and the promotion of self[1]management.

Contribute to the overall evaluation of district nursing services

Take an active role in contributing to service development within district nursing.

Have responsibility for an allocated caseload as required, which would include the assessment of care needs, and the

development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care, in partnership with client and carers/families.

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.

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

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• Registered Nurse at degree level
• Current NMC registration
• Post registration experience at Band 5
• V150 Prescriber
• BSc in Community Health Studies or working towards this via a modular approach

Desirable

• Community Nursing Specialist Practitioner award

Essential Experience

Essential

• Experience of community nursing. Managing patients/clients with complex needs
• Knowledge and experience of CHC Assessment and care coordination. Experience of coping with distressing or emotional situations
• Experience of effective multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working.
• Experience of managing own time and prioritising activities.
• Experience of self-development demonstrated by CPD portfolio

Desirable

• Experience of working within district nursing.

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-NMR393-1124-A