About this role
Job summary
Base: Pyle Life Centre Bridgend
An excellent opportunity is offered for an experienced Community Nurse who holds or is working towards their SPQ in District Nursing to apply for the post of Band 6 District Nurse Caseload holder post.
The successful applicant will hold responsibility for the care and management of a defined clinical caseload of patients within a very busy District Nursing Team within an Integrated Community Network Team.
There are multiple demands in this exciting role due to the challenging nature of providing care for patients outside of the hospital environment.
The post holder will however find themselves well supported by an inter- disciplinary team , which includes: social work; occupational therapy; physiotherapy; speech and language therapy; dietetics and pharmacy.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing support to the Team Leader in the day to day management of multi-disciplinary/multi-agency packages of scheduled and unscheduled care for patients with multiple, complex and palliative care needs.
Assisting the Team Leader in the requirements of the nursing team by utilising effective management and leadership skills.
Responsible for the delegation of clinical nursing activities to appropriately skilled team members, ensuring that an efficient and effective service is delivered to the practice population.
Responsible for prioritising delegated home visits according to the patients' clinical need and geographical location.
Welsh Skills Desirable:This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Thisdoesn'tmean essential;whilst the candidatedoesn'tneed to have skills in Welsh,we'llconsider it an advantage when short-listingand selectingcandidates.Thisisn't'fluency',just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description 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
Experience Essential
Working knowledge of safeguarding procedures
Desirable
Leadership skills, ability to implement change in response to local/national developments/ research
Skills Essential
Analytical and judgemental skills to enhance the decision making process to resolve complex issues /situations Understanding and working knowledge of Continuing Health Care, the Nursing Needs Process and completion of these assessments Evidence of working within an Integrated Team.
Desirable
Experience of working within health and social service systems Welsh language skills in Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or above
Abilities Essential
Has or is working towards DN SPQ Able to effectively use the Civica scheduling tool Illustrates a sound knowledge of effective caseload management Understand role in supporting Band 7 Is committed to own and teams CPD
Desirable
Full range of pertinent clinical skills Ability to recognise and act accordingly when risk is identified. Understand the role of the MDT and make pertinent referrals.
Abilities Essential
Understanding of the DN interim principles and how these relate to practice Ability to travel between work bases in an independent and timely manner Able to evidence conflict management skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address Pyle Life Centre
Kenfig Hill
Bridgend
CF33 6BS
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)