Sister/Charge Nurse (Out of Hours)

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Swansea; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks an enthusiastic Band 6 Sister for its District Nursing Out of Hours service in Swansea. The role requires a Registered Nurse with clinical accountability and strong leadership skills. Candidates should be committed to continuous professional development and able to manage a caseload effectively. Night shifts are expected. With extensive training opportunities, this position offers a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Professional training and development opportunities

Inclusive employer

Support for continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience at Band 5.
• Current NMC registration.
• Experience managing patients with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload and provide clinical direction.
• Offer leadership and management within the District Nursing team.
• Embrace changes for improving patient outcomes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Clinical skills

Time management

Community nursing experience

Education

Registered Nurse at degree level

BSc in Community Health Studies or working towards

V150 Prescriber

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic Band 6 Sister to join Swansea Bay University Health Boards District Nursing Out of Hours service.

The post holder will be a motivated, reflexive practitioner and will be a key member of the District Nursing Team, working closely with the team to provide high-quality, holistic care.

Applicants must hold a Diploma or BSc in Community Health Studies or be currently working towards it, be a nurse prescriber, and have a commitment to continuous professional development. If working towards, the position is subject to successful completion of the required qualification.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant must have a flexible approach to the needs of the service and be motivated and enthusiastic to embrace changes aimed at improving patient outcomes and service delivery.

They will have operational responsibility and clinical accountability for managing a defined caseload, provide clinical direction, leadership, and management, and offer cross-cover when required.

Night shift: 21:45 to 08:15, three nights a week, based out of Ty Olwen Morriston.

The successful candidate will possess well-developed leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate individuals and the team. You need to be an excellent communicator with sound clinical skills and the drive to contribute to high-quality nursing care and outcomes.

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset, and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the UK's largest healthcare groups, we offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

Whether you're a nurse, doctor, health scientist, therapist, or support staff, we have a role for you.

We also offer apprenticeships, work placements, and volunteering roles.

We are an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from everyone regardless of sex, religion, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity leave, marriage, civil partnership, or disability.

Our values—Caring For Each Other, Working Together, and Always Improving—highlight our commitment to equality.

If you're seeking excellent career and training opportunities while living near some of Europe's most beautiful scenery and enjoying the benefits of a vibrant, cosmopolitan city, Swansea is the place for you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

• Registered Nurse at degree level.
• Current NMC registration.
• Post-registration experience at Band 5.
• V150 Prescriber.
• BSc in Community Health Studies or working towards it via a modular approach.
• Working awareness of safeguarding and POVA guidance.
• Ability to transfer knowledge across practical situations.
• Knowledge and application of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Community Nursing Specialist Practitioner award.
• Experience of community nursing and managing patients with complex needs.
• Knowledge and experience of CHC Assessment and care coordination, and coping with distressing or emotional situations.
• Experience of effective multidisciplinary/multi-agency working.
• Experience of managing own time and prioritising activities.
• Experience of self-development demonstrated by a CPD portfolio.
• Experience of working within district nursing.

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 a Disclosure will be necessary from the Disclosure and Barring Service.