Community Staff Nurse, Llandrindod Wells

NHS; Llandrindod Wells; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Llandrindod Wells is looking for a Community Staff Nurse to provide prescribed nursing care and conduct holistic assessments of patient needs. The role requires NMC registration and offers support through a tailored development plan. Key skills include chronic disease management and a range of clinical abilities. This opportunity is open to both new registrants and experienced staff, with permanent, full-time and part-time positions available.

Benefits

Development pathways

Supportive preceptorship program

Qualifications

• NMC registration required.
• Two diploma modules relevant to Community nursing needed.
• Experience with chronic disease management and various clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed nursing care to patients daily.
• Undertake holistic assessment of patient care needs.
• Implement and evaluate evidence-based care.
• Support personal development tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Experience in a wide range of clinical skills

Chronic Disease management

Catheterisation - suprapubic, female and male

Venepuncture

ECG

Administration of IM medication

PEG/NG management

Management of central lines

Administer IV therapy

Ability to prioritise workload

Speak Welsh

Education

NMC registered

District Nursing Diploma/Certificate or working towards

Two or more diploma modules relevant to Community nursing

Nurse prescriber or working towards

Job description

The Community Staff Nurse is responsible for the delivery of prescribed nursing care to patients on a day-to-day basis. This would include the holistic assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based care.

The post holder will be autonomous in their clinical practice whileacknowledging their limitations and actively seek advice as necessary.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic, individuals to join the Llandrindod Wells District Nursing Team. We welcome new registrants and experienced staff who share our values, who want to consolidate new skills and learning within a fully supportive and individualized preceptorship program. We need somebody who is caring, sympathetic and able to learn new skills with excellent communications skills and an attitude that ensures the highest standard of care for our patients. We have permanent roles to offer on a full and part time basis.

Any successful applicants will be supported by the clinical lead. Your personal development plan will be tailored to your individual need based on your experience and transferable skills.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

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.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC registered
• Two or more diploma modules relevant to Community nursing
• District Nursing Diploma/Certificate or working towards
• Nurse prescriber or working towards

Skills

• Experience in a wide range of clinical skills
• Chronic Disease management
• Catheterisation - suprapubic, female and male
• Venepuncture
• ECG
• Administration of IM medication
• PEG/NG management
• Management of central lines
• Administer IV therapy
• Manual handling passport
• Ability to manage a caseload in the absence of caseload holder
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Speak Welsh

Experience

• Experience in a wide range of clinical skills in community nursing
• Community nursing
• To be aware of the needs of the patients and their relatives/carers and have knowledge of voluntary and statutory services
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of current issues, policies and framework influencing delivery of health care in a community setting
• Knowledge of care pathways; Last days of life, falls and continence
• Demonstrates and understanding and skills in reflective practice
• Knowledge and application of consent policy
• Knowledge of clinical governance and its importance of providing care of a high standard

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.

£31,516 to £38,364 a yearper annum (pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time

Reference number

070-NMR126-0925-A

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