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District Nurse

2 months ago

Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom Hywel Dda University Health Board Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced District Nurse to join our team at Hywel Dda University Health Board. As a Band 6 District Nurse, you will play a key role in providing high-quality clinical leadership and community care to patients in their own homes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deputise for the District Nurse Team Leader in the absence of the post holder
  • Manage a delegated caseload within the Community Nursing Team
  • Provide specialist clinical advice within the multidisciplinary team
  • Liaise with staff, patients, and other agencies to ensure effective communication and risk management
  • Ensure high standards of care are delivered to patients and their families/carers
Requirements
  • RGN Level 1 with current NMC registration
  • Completion of post-registration degree in District Nursing (Specialist Practice Qualification) or in second year of course
  • Completion of Management/Leadership training
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Undertaken Practice Supervisor/Practice Assessor/Mentorship training
  • Awareness of NMC Codes of Practice
  • Working knowledge of Hywel Dda Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
  • Experience of speciality
  • Able to relate theory to practice
  • Maintain their personal and organisational professional development
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
  • Leadership/Management modules
  • Nurse prescribing
  • Current knowledge of Topical issues in Health and Social Care
  • Knowledge of Clinical Governance
  • Experience of management of teams and clinical areas
  • Experience and understanding of managing staff including HR processes such as sickness and absence, PADR, recruitment/interviews
  • Evidence of substantial community experience in a relevant setting
  • Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant speciality
  • Statutory and mandatory training
Language Skills
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)