Job Summary
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.
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
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- 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.
Date posted
28 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
110-ACS435-1224-A
Job locations
Glanrhyd Hospital
Pen-y-fai, Bridgend
Bridgend
CF31 4LN
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.
Responsibilities
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
Skills Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
Experience Essential
- Experience in providing care and undertaking clinical observations
Desirable
- Experience in a range of clinical skills including palliative care
Knowledge Essential
- Level 3 NVQ/QSF in a health care associated certificate or possess skills, knowledge and experience to equivalent level
Desirable
- Level 4 Diploma in Health Care related study
Person Specification Skills Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
Experience Essential
- Experience in providing care and undertaking clinical observations
Desirable
- Experience in a range of clinical skills including palliative care
Knowledge Essential
- Level 3 NVQ/QSF in a health care associated certificate or possess skills, knowledge and experience to equivalent level
Desirable
- 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificat