Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced Registered Nurse to join the District Nursing Service within Merthyr& Cynon areas. The applicant must be a Registered Nurse, be confident and competent in a wide range of clinical skills and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development. There is a requirement for a flexible approach to work and an ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
Main duties of the job
There are multiple demands in this exciting role due to the challenging nature of providing care for patients outside of the hospital environment. The post-holder will however find themselves well supported by a very friendly and enthusiastic team of staff.
The post is initially based with a District Nursing Team in the Merthyr area, although you could be asked to work anywhere within Merthyr & Cynon area to meet the needs of the Service.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
1. We listen, learn and improve
2. We treat everyone with respect
3. We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
4. Live UK NMC registration
Experience
Essential
5. Experience in a wide range of clinical skills
Desirable
6. Competence and confidence in a wide range of clinical skills including palliative care, chronic disease management and wound management
Knowledge
Desirable
7. Working towards Supplementary Nurse Prescriber qualification
8. Working towards Diploma/Degree/Masters qualification in CHS [District Nursing] Specialist Practitioner DN