District Nurse Caseload Holder

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Bangor is seeking a District Nurse Caseload Holder to manage a defined caseload while leading a multi-skilled team. The ideal candidate will have an NMC RN first level qualification and ongoing professional development. Responsibilities include collaboration with other agencies and ensuring high standards of nursing care. Applications from both Welsh and English speakers are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Evidence of ongoing education and professional development in nursing.
• Experience of working with patients who have acute/complex needs.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and delegate care.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload in line with good practice.
• Collaborate with agencies for patient services.
• Lead a multi-skilled District Nursing Team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Education

NMC RN first level nurse

DN Specialist practice qualification

Nurse prescribing qualification

Mentorship and Assessment training

Job description

Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD. THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 6 MONTHS (28.03.2026) TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The Caseload Holder will manage a defined caseload in line with good practice with responsibility over a 24 hour period. The post holder will be involved in the complex needs assessment, i.e. CHC, Health and Social Care, and the provision of Specialist District Nursing Practice. The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with other agencies for the provision of patient services without direct supervision. The post holder will undertake a range of management duties and deputise in the absence of the Team Leader.

Applications are invited from those holding the Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing, or those interested in working towards it.

Main duties / Responsibilities

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6, District Nurse Caseload Holder in the Bangor area with the Bangor/Bethesda District Nursing Team. You will be responsible to the Team Leader and accountable for a designated caseload of patients. You will lead with strong leadership and organisational skills to work in busy, pressured environments whilst ensuring delivery of a high standard of nursing care. You will assist in leading a pro-active, multi-skilled District Nursing Team committed to preventing hospital admissions and ensuring delivery of nursing excellence. You should have evidence of continued professional development. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• NMC RN first level nurse
• DN Specialist practice qualification / certificate, diploma, degree or working towards
• Nurse prescribing qualification or working towards
• Evidence of ongoing education and professional development
• Mentorship and Assessment training

Desirable Criteria

• Management qualification e.g. ILM, RCN Leadership

Experience

Essential Criteria

• Community experience as band 5 or equivalent
• Experience of working with patients who have acute / complex needs
• Varied clinical experience and multi-disciplinary working

Desirable Criteria

• Link nurse role

Aptitudes & Abilities

Essential Criteria

• Analytical skills and ability to interpret clinical signs
• Organisational skills
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and delegate appropriately the delivery of care
• Supervise, teach and assess registered and non-registered staff
• Provide mentorship and prementorship as appropriate
• Ability to work collaboratively with members of the primary health care team and other agencies
• IT skills
• Awareness of current research and its application to practice
• Knowledge and evidence of application consent
• Knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality
• Understanding of risk assessment and health & safety issues
• Awareness of the changing health agenda which affects community practice

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of undertaking audits
• Recognised qualification within an area of chronic conditions management
• Ability to speak Welsh
• Awareness of the wider health agenda in which care is provided

Values

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrate ability to care and communicate with warmth and understanding
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Committed to continuous development

Other

Essential Criteria

• Flexible approach to the needs of the service
• Demonstrate timely travel arrangements between patients homes, clinics and surgeries

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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