District Nurse Deputy Team Leader (Annex 21a)

NHS; Newtown; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Welsh language training support

Career progression pathways

Job summary

The Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking a District Nurse Deputy Team Leader to join our community nursing service in Newtown. This Band 6/Annex 21 role requires delivering autonomous district nursing care in patients’ homes and leading a multi-disciplinary team.

You will work across 7 days with shifts between 8am and 8pm, fostering professional development and supporting services to Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse with current registration.
• Post-registration District Nursing qualification (BSc in relevant subject).
• Experience in proactive caseload management of wide range of patients including chronic conditions.
• Annex 21 Band 6: working toward DN SPQ qualification.
• MSc Advanced Clinical Practice and leadership preparation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver autonomous nursing care to patients in their homes within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide palliative and end-of-life care and assess carers and patients with long-term conditions.
• Promote self-management, wound care and chronic disease management.
• Travel across the locality; lone-working ability essential.
• Support development and service improvements within the team.

Skills

Palliative care

Wound management

Chronic disease management

Autonomous practice

Team leadership

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Post registration District Nursing qualification (BSc in relevant subject)

MSc Advanced clinical Practice

Management/leadership qualification or equivalent preparation

Job description

District Nurse Deputy Team Leader (Annex 21a)

Band 6/Annex 21

Main area Community Healthcare Grade Band 6/Annex 21 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shifts covering 7 days between operational hours of 8am and 8pm) Job ref 070-NMR101-1026

Employer Powys Teaching Health Board Employer type NHS Site Montgomery County Infirmary Town Newtown Salary £40,559 - £48,841 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 23:59

Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.

Job overview

Are you looking to make the difference in the lives of others by delivering care the way you’ve always wanted to?

Joining the District Nurses in Powys you will be able to work autonomously across a spectacularly beautiful rural setting to provide a variety of nursing care that produces real change in the lives of its community members. Be a part of something special.

This post is advertised as a Band 6, however applicants who do not currently hold all the necessary competencies to a Band 6 level are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under Annex 21 rules whereby 75% of the top of Band 6 will be payable during the first 12 months or until band 6 competencies have been completed.

Main duties of the job

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 post holder will participate in the delivery of skilled, autonomous nursing care to patients within their own home. Duties include palliative care support and assessment, care at the end of life, supporting and assessing individuals and carers with long-term health conditions, promotion of self-management skills and wound care.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don't speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don't worry; the health board will support you with training.

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Health 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

We are looking for motivated and committed nurses who want to be part of a caring and supportive team. We aim to deliver excellent standards of care to all people in our community. This can only be achieved by nurses who are committed to continuous professional development.

This post involves lone working and the ability to travel independently is essential.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Post registration District Nursing qualification (BSc in relevant subject)
• Expeience of proactive caseload management of wide range of patients including those with chronic conditions
• For Band 6 Annex 21: to already be undertaking the 2 year qualification for DN SPQ
• MSc Advanced clinical Practice
• Management/leadership qualification or equivalent preparation
• Experience at management level demonstrating ability to deliver improvements to service users care

Experience

• Significant clinical experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for the patient group of the caseload. Experience in a wide range of clinical skills
• Competence and confidence in a wide range of clinical skills including palliative care, chronic disease management and wound management

Aptitude and Abilities

• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills
• Standard keyboard skills and IT literacy
• Ability to engage with members of the public
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level
• Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services

Other

• Ability to diffuse difficult/threatening situations
• Ability to deal with complex/stressful situations
• Able to work in a multi/disciplinary/multi-agency arena
• Excellent organisational skills
• Post is community base, the ability to travel throughout the locality in a timely manner is essential

As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.

We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.

You can complete your application in Welsh or English, it’s entirely your choice. Once you’ve applied, we will keep you updated on the progress of your application, so be sure to check your emails regularly.

Interested in working with us, but haven’t found the right job opportunity yet, or you require some guidance with your application, please contact our Resourcing Team on 01874 712580 or e-mail [e-mail]. We’ll be happy to have an informal chat with you.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.