Community Nurse

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

Job overview

of the Team manager/ Leader.

To act in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and other policies

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

Main duties of the job

Clinical Skills:

To support patients clinical needs within the community a diverse clinical skill set is required.

These include: diabetic management, palliative and end of life care, complex wound care, care/management of a variety of surgical drains, pressure area care/management, bowel care/management, catheter care/management, dietary care/management, health promotion, equipment provision/review, venepuncture, IV therapy, enteral feeding and gastrostomy tube care/management, tracheostomy care/management, ability to undertake verification of expected death, (or willing to work towards).

Qualities required:

• Able to work independently
• Plan, organize and prioritise work to meet strict and multiple deadlines
• Ability to communicate negotiate and influence outcomes managing relationships at all levels and across organisational boundaries
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable
• Diplomatic Self motivated, proactive and innovative
• Effective teaching skills
• Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service, driving within a geographical area.
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to works within a multidisciplinary team
• Self motivated
• Welsh Language Skills (desirable)

Working for our organisation

The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

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

• This post will ensure the provision of effective, efficient and appropriate high quality patient care
• Supporting the strategic direction and models of service delivery working across PCCS.
• Deputise for the District Nursing Team Leader/Deputy in their absence
• To act in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and other policies Communication
• To act as an advocate for patients and significant others.
• To communicate sensitive with patients utilising empathy, persuasion and reassurance when there may be barriers to understanding

• To liaise and communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team in the planning and delivery of patient care from admission to the

• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care under the direction of the Team Leader. Making judgement on patients’ conditions and in

• Competence in a range of clinical skills, e.g. IV additives, suprapubic catheterisation, cannulation, venepuncture, VOED etc.

• To accept professional responsibility for both first visit and delegated care.
• To be committed to and take responsibility for the quality of care delivered to the patient caseload.
• To participate in the formal monitoring of standards.
• To maintain accurate records/standards for documentation including IT.
• To participate in clinical audit and data collection ensuring report and information are delivered on time.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the corporate nursing agenda.
• To undertake any other duties consistent with the overall grade/responsibilities of the post.

• To act as a mentor/preceptor to students and junior staff.
• To contribute to meeting the learning needs of team members, sharing expertise and evaluating training undertaken.
• To demonstrate a continuing process of attaining educational, research, clinical and leadership skills.
• To improve current practices promoting research-based practice.

• To plan the provision of care for patients.
• To ensure that services are provided in a safe and sustainable way by appropriately trained and supported clinicians..
• Be aware of and adhere to Health Board procedures:
• Health and Safety at Work Act; Data Protection Act 1998;
• Other relevant legislation and agreed practice and policy.

• To provide leadership and supervision of junior staff, support workers and students.
• To deputise in the absence of the Team Leader/Deputy.
• To be aware of budgetary implications when prescribing care.
• To contribute to the annual Personal Reviews of junior colleagues, identifying training needs and developing Personal Development Plans.
• To be familiar and comply with the Health Board’s Policies and Procedures.
• To successfully manage the introduction of chances in practice within the team.
• To attend and participate in team meetings.
• To be aware of and participate in the delivery of the Divisional Clinical Governance agenda.
• Contribute to the recruitment and selection process

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (with current NMC registration). Evidence of continuing Professional development. Evidence of Portfolio Development

• Diploma Level Education. District Nursing Qualification

Experience and skills

• Expanded skill to include Venepuncture, catheterisation (or willing to work towards). Ability to undertake verification of expected death. Flexible, able to work independently. Plan, organise and prioritise work to meet strict and multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate negotiate and influence outcomes, managing relationships at all levels and across Organisational boundaries. Ability to work as part of a team. Flexible and adaptable. Diplomatic. Self motivated, proactive and innovative. Effective teaching skills. Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service. Ability to lead a team. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. IT Skills. Ability to act as mentor to students and junior staff. Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults Barred List check

• Experience of working in the community. Welsh Language Skills

If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.