Job summary
Employer heading
District Nurse Deputy Team Leader (Annex 21)
Band 6/Annex 21
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
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.
Job overview
Are you looking to make the difference in the lives of others by delivering care the way you’ve always wanted to?
Joining the District Nurses in Powys you will be able to work autonomously across a spectacularly beautiful rural setting to provide a variety of nursing care that produces real change in the lives of its community members. Be a part of something special.
This post is advertised as a Band 6, however applicants who do not currently hold all the necessary competencies to a Band 6 level are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under Annex 21 rules whereby 70% of the top of Band 6 will be payable during the first 12 months, 75% for the second 12 months or until SPQ has been completed.
Main duties of the job
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 post holder will participate in the delivery of skilled, autonomous nursing care to patients within their own home. Duties include palliative care support and assessment, care at the end of life, supporting and assessing individuals and carers with long-term health conditions, promotion of self-management skills and wound care.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath 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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
We are looking for motivated and committed nurses who want to be part of a caring and supportive team. We aim to deliver excellent standards of care to all people in our community. This can only be achieved by nurses who are committed to continuous professional development.
This post involves lone working and the ability to travel independently is essential.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Nurses
- Post registration District Nursing qualification (Bsc in relevant subject)
- Expeience of proactive caseload management of wide range of patients including those with chronic conditions
- For Band 6 Annex 21: to already be undertaking qualification for DN SPQ
Desirable criteria
- Independent prescribing qualification
- Msc Advanced clinical Practice
- Management/leadership qualification or equivalent preparation
- Experience at management level demonstrating ability to deliver improvements to service users care
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant clinical experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating cae for the patient group of the caseloadExperience in a wide range of clinical skills
Desirable criteria
- Competence and confidence in a wide range of clinical skills including palliative care, chronic disease management and wound management
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- A high level of interpersonal and communication skills
- Standard keyboard skills and IT literacy
- Ability to engage with members of the public
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level
- Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to diffuse difficult/threatening situations
- Ability to deal with complex/stressful situations
- Able to work in a multi/disciplinary/multi-agency arena
- Excellent organisational skills
- Flexible working pattern
- Post is community base, the ability to travel throughout the locality in a timely manner is essential
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mandy Gerrard
- Job title
- District Nurse Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01597 828765
- Additional information
List jobs with Powys Teaching Health Board in Nursing and Midwifery