District Nurse Deputy Team Leader

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 70% of the top of Band 6 will be payable during the first 12 months, 75% for the second 12 months or until SPQ has 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, clinic settings and within the Glan Irfon rehabilitation unit.  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.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

The Builth & Rhayader District Nursing Team are an integral part of the Virtual Ward that aims to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital and facilitate early discharge home.

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.

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.