Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Community Nurse based in Tenby. The role will allow you to support the management of a delegated caseload within the Community Nursing Team providing high quality and complex care management to patients in their own homes, with the guidance and support of an experienced District Nurse Team Leader. The post holder will ensure high standards of care are delivered to patients and their families/carers within the home or clinic environment. This includes liaising with staff, patient/carers and other agencies/organisations as required to ensure appropriate delegation of duties and risk management, whilst ensuring effective communication between those involved in the care package. Pembrokeshire's Community Nursing Teams have a wide-ranging nursing skill mix and pride themselves on supporting professional development and improving high standards of community practice in line with current health policy. This post is worked over a 7-day period including weekends and bank holidays. The post holder will need the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner. Main duties of the job Be flexible and adaptable in order to accommodate the needs of the service, be able to contribute to the performance of the community nursing team and develop professionally within the role. Assessment of nursing needs, deciding on the use of appropriate assessment tools, to plan appropriate nursing care, deciding on frequency of visits, deciding when care should be reviewed, altering care plan accordingly, in conjunction with the District Nurse Team Leader. This will ensure successful outcome for appropriate care designed and adapted to meet individual need. All care provision based on robust evidence based clinical research. Work alone and with confidence to make decisions without supervision. Work in line with the Health Board Lone Worker policy. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Interviews to be held on 28/01/2025. About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest. Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire. Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes. Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum (pro rata if part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 100-NMR012-0125 Job locations Tenby Cottage Hospital Gas Lane Tenby SA70 8AG Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary. https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/ Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary. https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/ Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Level 1 Registered Nurse (Adult) Current NMC Registration Evidence of personal continuing development, statutory and mandatory training Awareness of Health Board policies, procedures and guidelines Ability to relate theory to practice Understanding of primary health care working Desirable Post-registration experience, in acute services. Teaching and assessing Understanding of clinical governance, health & safety, risk management awareness Community experience Willing to undertake further training as necessary. Evidence of post- registration education - Diploma / Degree Level Experience Essential Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2018) Able to relate theory to practice through reflective skills Desirable Relevant community experience Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of the community Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Level 1 Registered Nurse (Adult) Current NMC Registration Evidence of personal continuing development, statutory and mandatory training Awareness of Health Board policies, procedures and guidelines Ability to relate theory to practice Understanding of primary health care working Desirable Post-registration experience, in acute services. Teaching and assessing Understanding of clinical governance, health & safety, risk management awareness Community experience Willing to undertake further training as necessary. Evidence of post- registration education - Diploma / Degree Level Experience Essential Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2018) Able to relate theory to practice through reflective skills Desirable Relevant community experience Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of the community Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) 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). Additional information 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 Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Tenby Cottage Hospital Gas Lane Tenby SA70 8AG Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)