Torfaen Community Nurse - District Nursing

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

The closing date is 26 December 2024

Job summary

Full-Time and Part-Time Vacancies within Torfaen District Nursing Teams

The district nursing service is fundamental in the delivery of the health boards' clinical futures model in providing care closer to home enabling early discharge and preventing hospital admissions.

We deliver holistic care to patients within their own homes and residential homes 24/7 which meets the increasing complexities in health of our patient population across Torfaen Locality.

Main duties of the job

To care for patients and their families within their own homes is such a privilege. The Torfaen district nursing teams have an exciting opportunity for a community staff nurse to join their supportive, dedicated and forward-thinking team. You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical and interpersonal skills with continuing professional development opportunities to prepare you with the skills to meet the evolving autonomous role of the community nurse through engagement of a robust induction programme.

Applications are invited from UK NMC Registered Nurses who share the underpinning values of the Torfaen district nursing teams in delivering high standards of care to patients through effective and supportive team working.

The ability to speak Welsh is not desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Date posted

11 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

040-NMR796-1124-A

Job locations

Torfaen District Nursing Bases - Blaenavon Health Centre, Brynhyfryd Clinic, County Hospital

Torfaen District Nursing Bases - Blaenavon Health Centre, Brynhyfryd Clinic, County Hospital

Torfaen

NP4 9AW


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.

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.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the community

Skills & Attributes

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
  • Able to travel between sites in a timely manner

Desirable

  • Welsh Language Skills
  • IT Sklls

Qualifcations

Essential

  • UK NMC Registered Nurse
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Evidence of portfolio development

Desirable

  • Diploma level education
  • District Nursing Qualification
Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the community

Skills & Attributes

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
  • Able to travel between sites in a timely manner

Desirable

  • Welsh Language Skills
  • IT Sklls

Qualifcations

Essential

  • UK NMC Registered Nurse
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Evidence of portfolio development

Desirable

  • Diploma level education
  • District Nursing 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.

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).

Additional information

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Torfaen District Nursing Bases - Blaenavon Health Centre, Brynhyfryd Clinic, County Hospital

Torfaen District Nursing Bases - Blaenavon Health Centre, Brynhyfryd Clinic, County Hospital

Torfaen

NP4 9AW


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Torfaen District Nursing Bases - Blaenavon Health Centre, Brynhyfryd Clinic, County Hospital

Torfaen District Nursing Bases - Blaenavon Health Centre, Brynhyfryd Clinic, County Hospital

Torfaen

NP4 9AW


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

North 1 Team Manager

Tracy Cook

tracy.cook@wales.nhs.uk

07969507311

Date posted

11 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

040-NMR796-1124-A

Job locations

Torfaen District Nursing Bases - Blaenavon Health Centre, Brynhyfryd Clinic, County Hospital

Torfaen District Nursing Bases - Blaenavon Health Centre, Brynhyfryd Clinic, County Hospital

Torfaen

NP4 9AW


Supporting documents

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