This is an ideal opportunity for a Registered Nurse who is seeking to broaden and utilise their range of skills and knowledge to nurse people in their own environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The Community Staff Nurse is responsible for the delivery of prescribed nursing care to patients on a day-to-day basis. This would include the holistic assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based care. Duties include palliative care support and assessment, care at the end of life, supporting and assessing individuals and carers' needs with long-term health conditions, promoting self-management skills, and wound care. The post holder will be autonomous in their clinical practice while acknowledging their limitations and actively seeking advice as necessary. The Newtown District Nursing Team is an integrated part of the virtual ward that aims to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital and support early discharge from hospital.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for providing support to the District Nursing Team in the day-to-day management of multidisciplinary/multi-agency packages of scheduled and unscheduled care for patients with multiple, complex, and palliative care needs. This will ensure that an efficient and effective service is delivered to the practice population. Responsible for prioritising their own delegated home visits according to the patients' clinical needs 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 Health 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:
https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences, and more about what our beautiful county has to offer. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. Job responsibilities
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
Other
Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Excellent organisational skills Ability to deal with complex/stressful situations Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services Aptitude and Abilities
A high level of interpersonal and communication skills Ability to engage with members of the public Ability to work independently and as part of a team - to include the wider MDT Ability to speak Welsh Experience
Evidence of a wide range of clinical skills Competence and confidence in a wide range of clinical skills including: palliative care, chronic disease management, wound management Qualifications and knowledge
NMC Registered Nurse Evidence of continuing professional development Working towards diploma/degree/masters qualification in CHS (District Nursing) Specialist Practitioner DN Working towards supplementary Nurse Prescriber qualification Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum pro rata
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Responsible for providing support to the District Nursing Team in the day-to-day management of multidisciplinary/multi-agency packages of scheduled and unscheduled care for patients with multiple, complex, and palliative care needs. This will ensure that an efficient and effective service is delivered to the practice population. Responsible for prioritising their own delegated home visits according to the patients' clinical needs 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 Health 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:
https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences, and more about what our beautiful county has to offer. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. Job responsibilities
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
Other
Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Excellent organisational skills Ability to deal with complex/stressful situations Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services Aptitude and Abilities
A high level of interpersonal and communication skills Ability to engage with members of the public Ability to work independently and as part of a team - to include the wider MDT Ability to speak Welsh Experience
Evidence of a wide range of clinical skills Competence and confidence in a wide range of clinical skills including: palliative care, chronic disease management, wound management Qualifications and knowledge
NMC Registered Nurse Evidence of continuing professional development Working towards diploma/degree/masters qualification in CHS (District Nursing) Specialist Practitioner DN Working towards supplementary Nurse Prescriber qualification Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum pro rata
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