Powys Teaching Health Board
Job summary
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 75% of the top of Band 6 will be payable during the first 12 months or until band 6 competencies have 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. 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.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry; the health board will support you with training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Post registration District Nursing qualification (BSc in relevant subject)
- Expeience of proactive caseload management of wide range of patients including those with chronic conditions
- For Band 6 Annex 21: to already be undertaking the 2 year qualification for DN SPQ
Desirable
- Independent prescribing qualification
- MSc Advanced clinical Practice
- Management/leadership qualification or equivalent preparation
- Experience at management level demonstrating ability to deliver improvements to service users care
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating cae for the patient group of the caseloadExperience in a wide range of clinical skills
Desirable
- Competence and confidence in a wide range of clinical skills including palliative care, chronic disease management and wound management
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- A high level of interpersonal and communication skills
- Standard keyboard skills and IT literacy
- Ability to engage with members of the public
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level
- Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
Other
Essential
- Ability to diffuse difficult/threatening situations
- Ability to deal with complex/stressful situations
- Able to work in a multi/disciplinary/multi-agency arena
- Excellent organisational skills
- Flexible working pattern
- Post is community base, the ability to travel throughout the locality in a timely manner is essential
Closing Date: 27 September 2026
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