Community Nurse, Builth Wells and Rhayader

at  Powys Teaching Health Board

This is a secondment position for 9 months to cover maternity
The Community Staff Nurse is responsible for the delivery of prescribed nursing care to patients on a day-to-day basis. This would include the holistic assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based care.
The post holder will be autonomous in their clinical practice while
acknowledging their limitations and actively seek advice as necessary. We are able to support two newly qualified students within our team with a named working mentor, PTHB preceptor ship program and a very supportive team.
The post holder’s will enhance their skills and professional portfolios working across the two community settings, visiting patients in their own home and facilitating and support nursing care on the Health & Social Care In-reach unit. Any successful applicants will be supported by the clinical lead. Your personal development plan will be tailored to your individual need based on your experience and transferable skills
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic, individuals to join the Builth Wells and Rhayader District Nursing Team. We welcome new registrants and experienced staff who share our values, who want to consolidate new skills and learning within a fully supportive and individualized preceptorship program. We need somebody who is caring, sympathetic and able to learn new skills with excellent communications skills and an attitude that ensures the highest standard of care for our patients. We have permanent roles to offer on a full and part time basis.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh applicants are equally welcome to apply.
You must have access to a vehicle for work and have a full uk driving licence.
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.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
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.
There are two maternity contracts and you are welcome to apply for both posts if you would be interested in combining hours

Please refer the Job description for details