Community Nurse
1 month ago
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Community Nurse to join our Community Nursing Team based in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
The role will allow you to support the management of a delegated caseload within the Community Nursing Team providing high quality and complex care management to patients in their own homes, with the guidance and support of an experienced District Nurse Team Leader.
The post holder will ensure high standards of care are delivered to patients and their families/carers within the home or clinic environment. This includes liaising with staff, patient/carers and other agencies/organisations as required to ensure appropriate delegation of duties and risk management, whilst ensuring effective communication between those involved in the care package.
Main duties of the job
Ceredigion's Community Nursing Teams have a wide-ranging nursing skill mix and pride themselves on supporting professional development and improving high standards of community practice in line with current health policy.
These are permanent positions, worked over a 7-day period including weekends and bank holidays covering an 8am-8pm service. Full and part time opportunities are available.
The post holder will need the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post: English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 23/08/2024.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
Level 1 Registered Nurse (Adult) Current NMC Registration Evidence of personal continuing development, statutory and mandatory training Awareness of Health Board policies, procedures and guidelines Ability to relate theory to practice Understanding of primary health care working
Desirable
Postregistration experience, in acute services Teaching and assessing Understanding of clinical governance, health & safety, risk management awareness Community experience Willing to undertake further training as necessary Evidence of post-registration education - Diploma/ Degree Level
Experience
Essential
Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2018) Able to relate theory to practice through reflective skills
Desirable
Relevant community experience Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of the community
Language Skills
Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)-
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