Job description
, Contract: Permanent: Full time or part time, , Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time/part time hours available), , Salary: £28,834 - £35,099 per annum (pro rata if part-time), , Brecon and Sennybridge Community Nursing Team have vacant posts., , 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.
, Main duties of the job
, This is an ideal opportunity for a registered nurse who is seeking to broaden and utilize 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., , The Brecon and Sennybridge District Nursing Team are an integral part of the Virtual Ward that aims to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital and facilitate early discharge home. The team also manage a weekly Leg Club as part of the Lindsay Leg Club Foundation., , The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. , , Working for our organisation
, Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. , , As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being., , We are looking for motivated and committed NMC registered adult nurses who want to be part of a caring and supportive team. We aim to deliver excellent standards of care to all people in our community. This can only be achieved by nurses who are committed to continuous professional development., , This post involves lone working and the ability to travel independently is essential. UK driving license is essential., , Part time and full time applicants are welcomed., , Person specification
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