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Job summary

Main area
Community
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
Full and part time hours available
Job ref
100-NMR437-1024
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
South Pembrokeshire Hospital
Town
Pembroke Dock
Salary
£30,420 - £37,030 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/11/2024 23:59
Interview date
11/11/2024

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Community Clinic Nurse

Band 5

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. 

Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


 

Job overview

Are you a dynamic, highly motivated, compassionate, and enthusiastic nurse? If so, we want to hear from you!

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a full-time (37.5 hours) band 5 Registered Nurse to work within the ambulatory clinics based at South Pembrokeshire Hospital. The post holder will be required to work within Leg ulcer, catheter/TWOC, and ear microsuction clinics as well as our integrated health plans. 

We are looking for an experienced registered nurse who is passionate about making a difference to patients’ lives and has a keen interest in leg ulcer management and prevention, catheter care and supporting people to self-care and be proactive in managing their own health. You will share the team’s passion and ethos for improving and enhancing care for patients through proactive, compassionate care, education, service improvement initiatives, research, and audit.

The successful candidate will join an award-winning team with an excellent track record in providing high-quality, evidence-based care. The team works in a modern, well-equipped clinic, and benefits from the guidance and support of an experienced and dynamic team lead. We can offer training opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills.

Base: South Pembrokeshire Hospital, Pembroke Dock.

This is a full-time post however part time will be considered.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job include:-

Clinical responsibilities may include (but are not limited to)

Wound management (including doppler ultrasound) 

Continence management/catheterisation (including bladder scan and trial without catheter), Venepuncture & Ear Micro-Suctioning

These procedures require accuracy, concentration, and mental acuity.

Perform comprehensive assessments of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs. 

The post holder may be required to deliver care using clinical equipment such as Doppler ultrasound scanner, Micro-Suctioning equipment, ECG, bladder scanner, urinary catheter. 

Responsible for the maintenance of a clean and safe environment adhering to infection control policies procedures and best practice. 

Assist and maintain a safe and hazard free area of work. 
Involve clients/service users and carers / relatives in the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of care.

Perform nursing procedures within the criteria of Patient Group Directions for example administering Influenza vaccination, tetanus, Entonox. 

Provide health promotion and health education for individuals. 

Participate in and contribute to patient and public involvement activities.

 

Working for our organisation

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 12,000 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;

Six community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;

47 general practices (6 of which are managed practices), 45 dental practices (including 4 orthodontic), 96 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

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

Interviews will be held on 11/11/24

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 criteria
  • 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 community health care working
Desirable criteria
  • Post registration experience in community/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 criteria
  • Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2018)
  • Able to relate theory to practice through reflective skills
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of community and primary health care practice
  • Relevant community experience

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCarer Confident -Accomplished - WelshStep into healthCarer Confident -AccomplishedDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Batty
Job title
Team Lead for Community Clinics
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07790 978722
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