Community Nurse

1 month ago

Llanelli, United Kingdom Hywel Dda University Health Board Full time

Job summary

This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 30/04/2025 due to Secondment Cover.

If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

We have a 7 month fixed term/ secondment vacancy available for a Community Staff Nurse in the Llanelli Community Nursing Team within Hywel Dda University Health Board.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self motivated and suitably experienced registered nurse interested in working in the exciting and challenging area of Community Nursing.

Main duties of the job

Experience in Community Nursing is desirable for this post but not essential as training will be provided and the post holder will be supported to develop in the role.

This opportunity is suitable for someone who would like to develop their skills and knowledge whilst supported by a friendly and welcoming team.

Applications are invited from interested nurses who are motivated, enthusiastic and committed to providing high standards of care to people within their own homes and the local community.

The ability to travel between patients in a timely manner is essential.

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

Interviews to be held on 16/08/2024.

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

Language Skills

Desirable

Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

Level 1 Registered Nurse (Adult) 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 Current NMC registration

Desirable

Post-registration experience in acute services Teaching and assessing Community experience Willing to undertake further training as necessary Evidence of post registration education - Diploma/ Degree Level Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety, risk management awareness

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