District Nurse Caseload Holder

Job Overview This post is fixed term until 03/10/2026. DNSPQ students are welcome to apply. The Caseload Holder will manage a defined caseload in line with good practice with responsibility over a 24 hour period. Responsibilities The post holder will be involved in complex needs assessment (e.g. CHC, Health and Social Care) and the provision of specialist district nursing practice. They will work collaboratively with other agencies to provide patient services without direct supervision, undertake a range of management duties and deputise in the absence of the Team Leader. Main duties of the job An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6, District Nurse Caseload Holder in the Bethesda area with the Bangor/Bethesda District Nursing Team. Applications are invited from those who hold the District Nurse Specialist Practitioner Qualification, are working towards the qualification or are willing to commence the course at next intake. The holder will be responsible to the Team Leader and accountable for a designated caseload of patients. Strong leadership and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to work in busy, pressured environments whilst ensuring delivery of a high standard of nursing care. The holder should assist in leading a pro‑active, multi‑skilled District Nursing Team committed to preventing hospital admissions and ensuring delivery of nursing excellence. Evidence of continued professional development is required. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, but Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome. Working for our organisation BCUHB North Wales is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and receive support in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Person Specification Essential Criteria NMC RN first level nurse DN specialist practice qualification / certificate, diploma, degree or working towards Nurse prescribing qualification or working towards Evidence of ongoing education and professional development Mentorship and assessment training Community experience as band 5 or equivalent Experience of working with patients who have acute / complex needs Varied clinical experience and multidisciplinary working Analytical skills and ability to interpret clinical signs Organisational skills Ability to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and delegate appropriately the delivery of care Supervise, teach and assess registered and non‑registered staff Provide mentorship and pre‑mentorship as appropriate Ability to work collaboratively with members of the primary health care team and other agencies IT skills Awareness of current research and its application to practice Knowledge and evidence of application consent Knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality Understanding of risk assessment and health & safety issues Awareness of the changing health agenda which affects community practice Demonstrate ability to care and communicate with warmth and understanding Excellent verbal and written communication skills Committed to continuous development Flexible approach to the needs of the service Demonstrate timely travel arrangements between patients' homes, clinic and surgeries Desirable Criteria Management qualification eg ILM, RCN Leadership Link nurse role Experience of undertaking audits Recognised qualification within an area of chronic conditions management Ability to speak Welsh Awareness of the wider health agenda in which care is provided Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Part‑time Job function Health Care Provider Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr