Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the recruitment of a Community Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse within the Llanelli Locality.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive nurse to provide a high standard of patient care. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate effective leadership, team and partnership working. Interested applicants will need to have had substantial community experience and the Specialist Practitioner Qualification in District Nursing (or working towards the SPQ).
As a clinical nurse you will work without direct supervision and be accountable for the delivery of a high standard of cost effective nursing care to those who require it in the community. You will lead on promoting the delivery of high quality care within the Team and supporting team members to ensure a high standard of patient care.
The post requires excellent communication skills, a flexible in approach to work and good time management skills. Good IT skills are essential. The post holder will need the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to work in conjunction with the Senior Sister/Charge nurse to lead a community nursing team in delivering high standard, cost effective care for housebound patients within the Llanelli Locality.
Continually support and work in conjunction with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, including deputising/taking charge of the community nursing team in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
Combine excellent clinical practice with day to day shift coordination and undertaking leadership and management responsibilities in support of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and provide professional nursing leadership and guidance, clinical advice and undertake caseload management and monitoring activities to ensure the effective delivery of high standards of nursing care at all times.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 06/09/2023.
About us
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 11,000 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;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
This post is advertised as a Band 6 and ideally candidates for this role must have achieved the Specialist Practice Qualification. However applicants who do not currently hold the qualification for the Band 6 role are encouraged to apply, and if successful, will need to attain the qualification within 2 years and will be appointed under the All Wales Annex 21 rules.
This means they will be supported by a development plan. (During the first year payment will be 70% of the top rate of band 6 pay, and the second year 75%). and following successful completion of the SPQ the post holder will then be paid at Band 6 (minimum point on the scale). Support and supervision will be provided in order to develop the successful applicant to the Band 6 role. Failure to achieve the qualification and required competencies in the designated timeframe could result in re-deployment.
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.
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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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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
This post is advertised as a Band 6 and ideally candidates for this role must have achieved the Specialist Practice Qualification. However applicants who do not currently hold the qualification for the Band 6 role are encouraged to apply, and if successful, will need to attain the qualification within 2 years and will be appointed under the All Wales Annex 21 rules.
This means they will be supported by a development plan. (During the first year payment will be 70% of the top rate of band 6 pay, and the second year 75%). and following successful completion of the SPQ the post holder will then be paid at Band 6 (minimum point on the scale). Support and supervision will be provided in order to develop the successful applicant to the Band 6 role. Failure to achieve the qualification and required competencies in the designated timeframe could result in re-deployment.
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.
https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY
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.
https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/
Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Part 1)
- Current NMC Registration
- Bachelor degree (or equivalent experience)
- Pertinent postgraduate diploma (or equivalent development / experience and a willingness to undertake appropriate post graduate diploma level study) (NB - Specialist Practice Award in District nursing for District Nursing post)
- Bronze IQT
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Recognised management qualification
- Community Nurse Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience within community/specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge
- Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2015)
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Experience of running a ward/area/department
- Experience of working with preregistration nursing / midwifery students
- Experience of formal /informal teaching and of mentoring preregistration nursing or midwifery students
- Understanding of wider nursing and health care related agenda
- IT skills
- Supervisory management skills
- Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating a team
- Experience of facilitating learning in and from practice
- Previous experience of leadership and management
- Awareness of current issues in nursing and specialty
- Awareness of financial and resource management
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Part 1)
- Current NMC Registration
- Bachelor degree (or equivalent experience)
- Pertinent postgraduate diploma (or equivalent development / experience and a willingness to undertake appropriate post graduate diploma level study) (NB - Specialist Practice Award in District nursing for District Nursing post)
- Bronze IQT
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Recognised management qualification
- Community Nurse Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience within community/specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge
- Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2015)
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Experience of running a ward/area/department
- Experience of working with preregistration nursing / midwifery students
- Experience of formal /informal teaching and of mentoring preregistration nursing or midwifery students
- Understanding of wider nursing and health care related agenda
- IT skills
- Supervisory management skills
- Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating a team
- Experience of facilitating learning in and from practice
- Previous experience of leadership and management
- Awareness of current issues in nursing and specialty
- Awareness of financial and resource management
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
