Community Staff Nurse - Machynlleth

NHS; Machynlleth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in the UK seeks a Community Staff Nurse passionate about patient care. The nurse will deliver comprehensive nursing services to patients at home, participating in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high-quality care and support. This permanent, full-time position offers competitive salary and career development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Evidence of clinical skills, including palliative and chronic disease management.
• Experience in a community nursing setting is preferable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed nursing care to patients in a community setting.
• Manage multidisciplinary agency packages of care for complex needs.
• Conduct assessments and implement evidence-based care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Clinical skills

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

Job summary

This is an ideal opportunity for a Registered nurse who is seeking to broaden and utilise their range of skills and Knowledge to nurse people in their own environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 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. Duties include palliative care support and assessment ,care at the end of life , supporting and assessing individuals and carers needs with long term health conditions, promoting of self -management skills and wound care The post holder will be autonomous in their clinical practice whileacknowledging their limitations and actively seek advice as necessary. The Machynlleth District Nursing Team are an integrated part of the virtual ward that aims to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital and support early discharge from hospital .

Main duties of the job

Responsible for providing support to the District Nursing Team in the day to day management of multidisciplinary/multi-agency packages of scheduled and unscheduled care for patients with multiple, complex and palliative care needs. This will ensure that an efficient and effective service is delivered to the practice population. Responsible for prioritising their own delegated home visits according to the patients' clinical need and geographical location.

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

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

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English

Details Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

070-NMR093-0625

Job locations

Bro Dyfi Hospital

Heol Maengwyn

Machynlleth

SY20 8AD

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 Other Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• Good IT skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to deal with complex/stressful situations

Desirable

• Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services

Aptitude and Abilities Essential

• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to engage with members of the public
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team - to include the wider MDT

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Experience Essential

• Evidence of a wide range of clinincal skills

Desirable

• Competence and confidence in a wide range of clinical skills including: palliative care, chronic disease management, wound management

Qualifications and knowledge Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Mentorship role

Desirable

• Working towards diploma / degree / masters qualification in CHS (District Nursing) Specialist Practitioner DN
• Working towards supplementary Nurse Prescriber qualification

Person Specification Other Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• Good IT skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to deal with complex/stressful situations

Desirable

• Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services

Aptitude and Abilities Essential

• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to engage with members of the public
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team - to include the wider MDT

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Experience Essential

• Evidence of a wide range of clinincal skills

Desirable

• Competence and confidence in a wide range of clinical skills including: palliative care, chronic disease management, wound management

Qualifications and knowledge Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Mentorship role

Desirable

• Working towards diploma / degree / masters qualification in CHS (District Nursing) Specialist Practitioner DN
• Working towards supplementary Nurse Prescriber 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

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Bro Dyfi Hospital

Heol Maengwyn

Machynlleth

SY20 8AD

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Bro Dyfi Hospital

Heol Maengwyn

Machynlleth

SY20 8AD

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)