Community Staff Nurse Ystradgynlais
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview
Are you looking to make the difference in the lives of others by delivering care the way you’ve always wanted to?
Joining the District Nurses in Powys you will be able to work autonomously across a spectacularly beautiful rural setting to provide a variety of nursing care that produces real change in the lives of its community members. Be a part of something special.
Ystradgynlais District Nursing Team have vacant posts.
Current UK Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration is an essential requirement for this role.
Main duties of the job
This is an ideal opportunity for a registered nurse who is seeking to broaden and utilize their range of skills and knowledge to nurse people in their own environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will participate in the delivery of skilled, autonomous nursing care to patients within their own home.Duties include palliative care support and assessment, care at the end of life, supporting and assessing individuals and carers with long-term health conditions, promotion of self-management skills and wound care.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be.Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.
Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold.Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.
Did you know – Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 or [email protected]
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are looking for motivated and committed nurses who want to be part of a caring and supportive team. We aim to deliver excellent standards of care to all people in our community. This can only be achieved by nurses who are committed to continuous professional development.
This post involves lone working and the ability to travel independently is essential.
Part time and full time applicants are welcomed.
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
Essential criteria- NMC Registered Nurses
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Working towards Diploma / Degree / Masters qualification in CHS [District Nursing] Specialist Practitioner DN
- Working towards Supplementary Nurse Prescriber qualification
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience in a wide range of clinical skills
- Competence and confidence in a wide range of clinical skills including palliative care, chronic disease management and wound management
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria- A high level of interpersonal and communication skills
- Standard keyboard skills and IT literacy
- Ability to engage with members of the public
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level
- Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
Other
Essential criteria- Ability to diffuse difficult/threatening situations
- Ability to deal with complex/stressful situations
- Able to work in a multi/disciplinary/multi-agency arena
- Excellent organisational skills
- Flexible working pattern
- Post is community base, therefore access to a vehicle to travel throughout the locality in a timely manner is essential
As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.
We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.
You can complete your application in Welsh or English, it’s entirely your choice. Once you’ve applied, we will keep you updated on the progress of your application, so be sure to check your emails regularly.
Interested in working with us, but haven’t found the right job opportunity yet, or you require some guidance with your application, please contact our Resourcing Team on 01874 712580 or e-mail [email protected]. We’ll be happy to have an informal chat with you.