Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
The post holder will work as a member of the District Nursing Service under the direction and supervision of the Team Leader (District Nursing). The post holder will contribute to the implementation of nursing care as assessed and prescribed by the Registered Nurse. This will include working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency arena alongside the primary health care team. The post holder will perform a variety of tasks for the District Nursing teams in the geographical area.
The post holder will hold Level 3 NVQ/QSF in a health care associated certificate or possess skills, knowledge and experience to equivalent level or be willing to undertake the course.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to undertake a range of clinical and clerical activities as delegated by the Caseload holder District Nursing. These activities will be carried out in a variety of settings including patients' homes, clinic settings, GP surgeries, Residential and Nursing Homes.
The post holder will also contribute to the maintenance of medical and surgical stock levels adhering to the agreed minimum and maximum stock levels required for the District Nursing Team.
The Community Health Care Support Worker will be responsible for providing support to the District Nursing Team in the day-to-day management of multi-disciplinary/multi-agency packages. These packages consist of scheduled and unscheduled care for patients with multiple, complex and palliative care needs. This will ensure that an efficient and effective service is delivered to the practice population.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Person Specification
Skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
Experience
* Experience in providing care and undertaking clinical observations
* Experience in a range of clinical skills including palliative care
Knowledge
* Level 3 NVQ/QSF in a health care associated certificate or possess skills, knowledge and experience to equivalent level
* Level 4 Diploma in Health Care related study
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.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata
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