Job summary
There are two posts available across RTE District Nursing Team although the post holder may be required to work across both Rhondda and Taff Localities to meet the needs of the Service.
An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced District Nurse to apply for the demanding role of District Nurse Team Leader.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will manage and lead a very busy team of District Nurses ensuring the seamless and safe delivery of 24/7 District Nursing care to a large caseload of acute and chronically ill patients.
There is a minimum requirement for a highly flexible and enthusiastic approach to this challenging role as well as an ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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.
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
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Diploma/Degree in CHS [District Nursing] Specialist Practitioner DN
- Nurse Prescriber
Desirable
- Teaching and Presentation Skills
- Working towards or achieved Masters qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 6 District Nurse or above
- Confident and competent in a wide range of clinical skills including palliative care, chronic disease management and wound management
Desirable
- Experience of working within health and social service systems
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- A high level of interpersonal and communication skills; Broad in-depth knowledge of all aspects of health issues; Working knowledge of Safeguarding procedures; Analytical and judgemental skills enhancing the decision making process to resolve complex issues / situations
Desirable
- Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
Person Specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Diploma/Degree in CHS [District Nursing] Specialist Practitioner DN
- Nurse Prescriber
Desirable
- Teaching and Presentation Skills
- Working towards or achieved Masters qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 6 District Nurse or above
- Confident and competent in a wide range of clinical skills including palliative care, chronic disease management and wound management
Desirable
- Experience of working within health and social service systems
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- A high level of interpersonal and communication skills; Broad in-depth knowledge of all aspects of health issues; Working knowledge of Safeguarding procedures; Analytical and judgemental skills enhancing the decision making process to resolve complex issues / situations
Desirable
- Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
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
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Eglwys Bach District Nursing Team based in Dewi Sant
Dewi Sant Hospital
Albert Road, Graig, Pontypridd
CF37 1LB
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
