District Nurse

1 month ago

Crickhowell Powys, United Kingdom Powys Teaching Health Board Full time

The Deputy District Nurse Team Leader is responsible for the clinical leadership and management of a geographical caseload. This would include the holistic assessment of a patient care needs and development, implementation and evaluation of evidence care.

Our priorities within the team focus on:

  • Caring with humanity, dignity, kindness and compassion
  • Providing safe, effective, harm-free care
  • Listening to patients and carers and improving the way we work
  • Developing confident, ambitious, inspirational leaders
  • Working within the community resource team and industry partners for the benefit of patients and the population
  • A questioning, analytical, empowered Nursing and Midwifery workforce

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.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for providing support to the Team leader in the day to day management of multidisciplinary/multiagency packages of scheduled and unscheduled care for patients with multiple, complex and palliative care needs. Assisting the Team Leader in the requirements of the nursing team by utilising effective management and leadership skills.

Responsible for the delegation of clinical nursing activities to appropriately skilled members of the community nursing team, ensuring that an efficient and effective service is delivered to the practice population.

Responsible for the delegation of clinical nursing activities to appropriately skilled team members, ensuring that an efficient and effective service is delivered to the practice population.

Responsible for prioritising delegated home visits according to the patients clinical need and geographical location.

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

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder must be a Registered Nurse and hold a Diploma/Degree/Masters in Community Health Studies (District Nursing) and be a registered Nurse Prescriber.

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 and/or Knowledge

Essential


  • Live registration with NMC as Registered Nurse
  • Post registration District Nursing qualification (BSC in relevant subject)
  • Experience of proactive caseload management of wide range of patients including those with chronic conditions

Desirable


  • Independent prescribing qualification
  • MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
  • Management / Leadership qualification or equivalent preparation
  • Experience at management level demonstrating ability to deliver improvements to service users' care

Experience

Essential


  • Significant clinical experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for the patient group of the caseload

Values

Essential


  • Can demonstrate PTHB Values

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential


  • Ability to use computer systems to a well-developed level (email, word processing, spreadsheets)
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective multi agency team player, including the ability to engage positively with carers
  • Demonstrable ability and track record of acting with care, compassion, promoting dignity and respect, role modelling the highest standard of professionalism
  • Ability to motivate, enthuse and encourage innovation within the team through effective communication skills
  • Knowledge and skills to manage patients with complex needs
  • Proven ability to work in complex situations with many differing partners
  • Ability to implement change effectively
  • Knowledge of current Nursing issues within NHS care systems
  • High level of knowledge of NMC code of conduct and professional standards/guidance
  • Proven ability to work under time constraints

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Crickhowell Health Centre

Beaufort Street

Crickhowell

NP8 1AG

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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