To work as a member of the 24/7 Community Nursing Team - assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care under the direction of the Team manager/Leader.
Providing nursing care to patients in the Blaenau Gwent area, in their own homes, working collaboratively with the MDT to support a seamless high-quality care provision. Supporting the strategic direction and models of service delivery working across PCCS. Deputising for the District Nursing Team Leader/Deputy in their absence and acting in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and other policies.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Skills:
To support patients' clinical needs within the community, a diverse clinical skill set is required. These include: diabetic management, palliative and end of life care, complex wound care, care/management of a variety of surgical drains, pressure area care/management, bowel care/management, catheter care/management, dietary care/management, health promotion, equipment provision/review, venepuncture, IV therapy, enteral feeding and gastrostomy tube care/management, tracheostomy care/management, and the ability to undertake verification of expected death (or willing to work towards).
Qualities required:
* Able to work independently
* Plan, organize and prioritise work to meet strict and multiple deadlines
* Ability to communicate, negotiate and influence outcomes managing relationships at all levels and across organisational boundaries
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Flexible and adaptable
* Diplomatic, self-motivated, proactive and innovative
* Effective teaching skills
* Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service, driving within a geographical area
* Ability to lead a team
* Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
* Welsh Language Skills (desirable)
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. 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 description
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.
To work as a member of the 24/7 Community Nursing Team - assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care under the direction of the Team Leader. This post will ensure the provision of effective, efficient and appropriate high-quality patient care supporting the strategic direction and models of service delivery working across PCCS. Deputising for the District Nursing Team Leader/Deputy in their absence and acting in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and other policies.
Communication: To act as an advocate for patients and significant others. To communicate sensitively with patients utilising empathy, persuasion and reassurance when there may be barriers to understanding and for those with special needs. To liaise and communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team in the planning and delivery of patient care from admission to discharge, under the direction of the Team Leader.
Patient Client Care: To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care under the direction of the Team Leader. Making judgements on patients' conditions and in relation to further investigation and to develop programmes of care. Competence in a range of clinical skills, e.g., IV additives, suprapubic catheterisation, cannulation, venepuncture, VOED etc.
Clinical responsibilities: To accept professional responsibility for both first visit and delegated care. To be committed to and take responsibility for the quality of care delivered to the patient caseload. To participate in the formal monitoring of standards. To maintain accurate records/standards for documentation including IT. To participate in clinical audit and data collection ensuring reports and information are delivered on time. Contribute to the development and delivery of the corporate nursing agenda. To undertake any other duties consistent with the overall grade/responsibilities of the post.
Improvement and Monitoring: To act as a mentor/preceptor to students and junior staff. To contribute to meeting the learning needs of team members, sharing expertise and evaluating training undertaken. To demonstrate a continuing process of attaining educational, research, clinical and leadership skills. To improve current practices promoting research-based practice.
Planning & Organisational Skills: To plan the provision of care for patients. To ensure that services are provided in a safe and sustainable way by appropriately trained and supported clinicians. Be aware of and adhere to Health Board procedures: Health and Safety at Work Act, Data Protection Act 1998, and other relevant legislation and agreed practice and policy.
Management, and/or Training: To provide leadership and supervision of junior staff, support workers and students. To deputise in the absence of the Team Leader/Deputy. To be aware of budgetary implications when prescribing care. To contribute to the annual Personal Reviews of junior colleagues, identifying training needs and developing Personal Development Plans. To be familiar and comply with the Health Boards Policies and Procedures. To successfully manage the introduction of changes in practice within the team. To attend and participate in team meetings. To be aware of and participate in the delivery of the Divisional Clinical Governance agenda. Contribute to the recruitment and selection process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse (with current NMC registration). Evidence of continuing professional development. Evidence of portfolio development.
Desirable
* Diploma Level Education. District Nursing Qualification.
Experience and skills
Essential
* Expanded skill to include Venepuncture, catheterisation (or willing to work towards). Ability to undertake verification of expected death. Flexible, able to work independently. Plan, organise and prioritise work to meet strict and multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate, negotiate and influence outcomes, managing relationships at all levels and across organisational boundaries. Ability to work as part of a team. Flexible and adaptable. Diplomatic. Self-motivated, proactive and innovative. Effective teaching skills. Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service. Ability to lead a team. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. IT Skills. Ability to act as mentor to students and junior staff. Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults Barred List check.
Desirable
* Experience of working in the community. Welsh Language Skills.
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
District Nurse Office, 1st Floor, Brynmawr Wellbeing Centre
Blaen Afon
Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent
NP23 4BR
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