Job requirements
Essential
25 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Flexible approach to the needs of the service
- Other
Demonstrate timely travel arrangments between patients homes, clininc and surgeries
- Values
Demonstrate ability to care and communicate with warmth and understanding
- Values
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Values
Committed to continuous development
- Experience
Community experience as band 5 or equivalent
- Experience
Experience of working with patients who have acute / complex needs
- Experience
Varied clinical experience and multi disciplinary working
- Aptitudes & Abilities
Analytical skills and ability to interpret clinical signs
- Aptitudes & Abilities
Organisational skills
- Aptitudes & Abilities
Abilty to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and delegate appropriately the delivery of care
- Aptitudes & Abilities
Supervise teach and assess registered and non registered staff
- Aptitudes & Abilities
Provide mentorship and prementorship as appropriate
- Aptitudes & Abilities
Ability to work collaboratively with member of the primary health care team and other agencies
- Aptitudes & Abilities
IT skills
- Aptitudes & Abilities
Awareness of current research and its application to practice
- Aptitudes & Abilities
Knowledge and evidence of application consent
- Aptitudes & Abilities
Knowledge of data protection and pt confidentiality
- Aptitudes & Abilities
Understanding of risk assessment and health & safety issues
- Aptitudes & Abilities
Awareness of the changing health agenda which affects community practice
- Qualifications & or Knowledge
NMC RN first level nurse
- Qualifications & or Knowledge
DN Specialist practice qualification / certificate, diploma, degree or working towards
- Qualifications & or Knowledge
Nurse prescribing qualification or working towards
- Qualifications & or Knowledge
Evidence of ongoing education and professional development
- Qualifications & or Knowledge
Mentorship and Assessment training
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Link nurse role
- Aptitudes & Abilities
Experience of undertaking audits
- Aptitudes & Abilities
Recognised qualification within an area of chronic conditions management
- Aptitudes & Abilities
Ability to speak Welsh
- Aptitudes & Abilities
Awareness of the wider health agenda in which care is provided
- Qualifications & or Knowledge
Management qualification eg ILM, RCN Leadership
Job overview
DNSPQ STUDENTS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY
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 be involved and expected to undertake a range of management duties and deputise in the absence of the Team Leader.
The post holder should hold a Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing , be working towards it and be a registered Nurse Prescriber or working towards, or willing to undertake the Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing next intake.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6, District Nurse Caseload Holder in the Bethesda area with the Bangor/Bethesda District Nursing Team. Applications are invited from those who hold the District Nurse Specialist Practitioner Qualification, working towards the qualification or willing to commence the course at next intake. You will be responsible to the Team Leader and accountable for a designated caseload of patients. Strong leadership and organisational skills are essential with the ability to work in busy, pressured environments whilst ensuring delivery of a high standard of nursing care. You will be expected to 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 for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Applicant requirements
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for District Nurse Caseload Holder with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in St Asaph, Wales. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (community and district) role. The advertised salary is £40559.00 to £48841.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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