Job summary
To work as a member of the 24/7 Community Nursing Team - assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care under the directionof the Team manager/ Leader.
Providing nursing care to patients, of the Blaenau Gwent area, in their own homes, working collaboratively with the MDT to support a seamless high quality care provision to the patients we support in the community. Supporting the strategic direction and models of service delivery working across PCCS.Deputise for the District Nursing Team Leader/Deputy in their absenceTo act in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and other policies
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Skills:
To support patients clinical needs within the community a diverse clinical skill set is required.
These include: diabetic management, palliative and end of life care, complex wound care, care/management of a variety of surgical drains, pressure area care/management, bowel care/management, catheter care/management, dietary care/management, health promotion, equipment provision/review, venepuncture, IV therapy, enteral feeding and gastrostomy tube care/management, tracheostomy care/management, ability to undertake verification of expected death, (or willing to work towards).
Qualities required:
- Able to work independently
- Plan, organize and prioritise work to meet strict and multiple deadlines
- Ability to communicate negotiate and influence outcomes managing relationships at all levels and across organisational boundaries
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible and adaptable
- Diplomatic Self motivated, proactive and innovative
- Effective teaching skills
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service, driving within a geographical area.
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to works within a multidisciplinary team
- Self motivated
- Welsh Language Skills (desirable)
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.
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
To work as a member of the 24/7 Community Nursing Team - assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care under the directionof the Team manager/ Leader. This post will ensure the provision of effective, efficient and appropriate high quality patient care Supporting the strategic direction and models of service delivery working across PCCS. Deputise for the District Nursing Team Leader/Deputy in their absence To act in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and other policies Communication To act as an advocate for patients and significant others. To communicate sensitive with patients utilising empathy, persuasion and reassurance when there may be barriers to understandingand for those with special needs. To liaise and communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team in the planning and delivery of patient care from admission to thecaseload through to discharge, under the direction of the Team Leader.Patient Client Care To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care under the direction of the Team Leader. Making judgement on patients conditions and inrelation to further investigation and to develop programmes of care. Competence in a range of clinical skills, e.g. IV additives, suprapubic catheterisation, cannulation, venepuncture, VOED etc.Clinical responsibilities To accept professional responsibility for both first visit and delegated care. To be committed to and take responsibility for the quality of care delivered to the patient caseload. To participate in the formal monitoring of standards. To maintain accurate records/standards for documentation including IT. To participate in clinical audit and data collection ensuring report and information are delivered on time. Contribute to the development and delivery of the corporate nursing agenda. To undertake any other duties consistent with the overall grade/responsibilities of the post.Improvement and Monitoring To act as a mentor/preceptor to students and junior staff. To contribute to meeting the learning needs of team members, sharing expertise and evaluating training undertaken. To demonstrate a continuing process of attaining educational, research, clinical and leadership skills. To improve current practices promoting research-based practice.Planning & Organisational Skills To plan the provision of care for patients. To ensure that services are provided in a safe and sustainable way by appropriately trained and supported clinicians.. Be aware of and adhere to Health Board procedures: Health and Safety at Work Act; Data Protection Act 1998; Other relevant legislation and agreed practice and policy.Management, and/or Training To provide leadership and supervision of junior staff, support workers and students. To deputise in the absence of the Team Leader/Deputy. To be aware of budgetary implications when prescribing care. To contribute to the annual Personal Reviews of junior colleagues, identifying training needs and developing Personal Development Plans. To be familiar and comply with the Health Boards Policies and Procedures. To successfully manage the introduction of chances in practice within the team. To attend and participate in team meetings. To be aware of and participate in the delivery of the Divisional Clinical Governance agenda. Contribute to the recruitment and selection process
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
To work as a member of the 24/7 Community Nursing Team - assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care under the directionof the Team manager/ Leader. This post will ensure the provision of effective, efficient and appropriate high quality patient care Supporting the strategic direction and models of service delivery working across PCCS. Deputise for the District Nursing Team Leader/Deputy in their absence To act in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and other policies Communication To act as an advocate for patients and significant others. To communicate sensitive with patients utilising empathy, persuasion and reassurance when there may be barriers to understandingand for those with special needs. To liaise and communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team in the planning and delivery of patient care from admission to thecaseload through to discharge, under the direction of the Team Leader.Patient Client Care To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care under the direction of the Team Leader. Making judgement on patients conditions and inrelation to further investigation and to develop programmes of care. Competence in a range of clinical skills, e.g. IV additives, suprapubic catheterisation, cannulation, venepuncture, VOED etc.Clinical responsibilities To accept professional responsibility for both first visit and delegated care. To be committed to and take responsibility for the quality of care delivered to the patient caseload. To participate in the formal monitoring of standards. To maintain accurate records/standards for documentation including IT. To participate in clinical audit and data collection ensuring report and information are delivered on time. Contribute to the development and delivery of the corporate nursing agenda. To undertake any other duties consistent with the overall grade/responsibilities of the post.Improvement and Monitoring To act as a mentor/preceptor to students and junior staff. To contribute to meeting the learning needs of team members, sharing expertise and evaluating training undertaken. To demonstrate a continuing process of attaining educational, research, clinical and leadership skills. To improve current practices promoting research-based practice.Planning & Organisational Skills To plan the provision of care for patients. To ensure that services are provided in a safe and sustainable way by appropriately trained and supported clinicians.. Be aware of and adhere to Health Board procedures: Health and Safety at Work Act; Data Protection Act 1998; Other relevant legislation and agreed practice and policy.Management, and/or Training To provide leadership and supervision of junior staff, support workers and students. To deputise in the absence of the Team Leader/Deputy. To be aware of budgetary implications when prescribing care. To contribute to the annual Personal Reviews of junior colleagues, identifying training needs and developing Personal Development Plans. To be familiar and comply with the Health Boards Policies and Procedures. To successfully manage the introduction of chances in practice within the team. To attend and participate in team meetings. To be aware of and participate in the delivery of the Divisional Clinical Governance agenda. Contribute to the recruitment and selection process
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (with current NMC registration). Evidence of continuing Professional development. Evidence of Portfolio Development
Desirable
- Diploma Level Education. District Nursing Qualification
Experience and skills
Essential
- Expanded skill to include Venepuncture, catheterisation (or willing to work towards). Ability to undertake verification of expected death. Flexible, able to work independently. Plan, organise and prioritise work to meet strict and multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate negotiate and influence outcomes, managing relationships at all levels and across Organisational boundaries. Ability to work as part of a team. Flexible and adaptable. Diplomatic. Self motivated, proactive and innovative. Effective teaching skills. Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service. Ability to lead a team. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. IT Skills. Ability to act as mentor to students and junior staff. Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults Barred List check
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community. Welsh Language Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (with current NMC registration). Evidence of continuing Professional development. Evidence of Portfolio Development
Desirable
- Diploma Level Education. District Nursing Qualification
Experience and skills
Essential
- Expanded skill to include Venepuncture, catheterisation (or willing to work towards). Ability to undertake verification of expected death. Flexible, able to work independently. Plan, organise and prioritise work to meet strict and multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate negotiate and influence outcomes, managing relationships at all levels and across Organisational boundaries. Ability to work as part of a team. Flexible and adaptable. Diplomatic. Self motivated, proactive and innovative. Effective teaching skills. Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service. Ability to lead a team. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. IT Skills. Ability to act as mentor to students and junior staff. Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults Barred List check
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community. Welsh Language 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.
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.
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
District Nurse Office, 1st Floor, Brynmawr Wellbeing Centre
Blaen Afon
Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent
NP23 4BR
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
