Job summary
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.

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.

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.

Qualifications
Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Independent prescribing qualification
• MSc Advanced clinical Practice
• Management/leadership qualification or equivalent preparation
• Experience at management level demonstrating ability to deliver improvements to service users care

Experience
Essential

• Significant clinical experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating cae for the patient group of the caseloadExperience in a wide range of clinical skills

Desirable

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

Aptitude and Abilities
Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level
• Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services

Other
Essential

• 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
• Flexible working pattern
• Post is community base, the ability to travel throughout the locality in a timely manner is essential

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).

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).