Caldicot Community Nurse - District Nursing
Job Description
Job summary
The district nursing service is fundamental in the delivery of the health boards' clinical futures model in providing care closer to home enabling early discharge and preventing hospital admissions.
We deliver holistic care to patients within their own homes and residential homes 24/7 which meets the increasing complexities in health of our patient population across Monmouthshire Locality.
Main duties of the job
To care for patients and their families within their own homes is such a privilege. The Caldicot district nursing team has an exciting opportunity for a community staff nurse to join their supportive, dedicated and forward-thinking team. You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical and interpersonal skills with continuing professional development opportunities to prepare you with the skills to meet the evolving autonomous role of the community nurse through engagement of a robust induction programme.
Applications are invited from UK NMC Registered Nurses who share the underpinning values of the Caldicot District Nursing Team in delivering high standards of care to patients through effective and supportive team working.
The ability to speak Welsh is not desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Able to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills
- IT Sklls
Qualifcations
Essential
- UK NMC Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of portfolio development
Desirable
- Diploma level education
- District Nursing 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).
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Caldicot District Nursing Team
Caer Mawr Road
Caldicot
NP26 4EW
