Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated Band 8a Lead Nurse to join our dynamic District Nursing (DN) service within the Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB). Our DN service is aligned within the clusters, ensuring integrated and comprehensive care for our community.The ideal candidate will possess strong digital skills and demonstrate motivational and inspirational qualities. We are seeking a compassionate leader who can drive excellence in patient care and support our dedicated nursing team.If you are passionate about making a difference and leading with empathy, we would love to hear from you!Main duties of the jobThe Lead Nurse is responsible for defined clinical areas within a Division. The quality of the Health Boards clinical care and the safety of its patients are fundamental to its excellence and the Lead Nurse is responsible for ensuring the consistent delivery of evidence based, safe and effective nursing, infection prevention, safeguarding and patient flow standards within their defined area of responsibility. The role will provide direct leadership to ensure that the District Nursing Leads are able to implement the nursing and quality strategy and person-centred approaches to care, to deliver a nursing service that prioritises the care needs of patients and their families to enable a positive experience for patients and their families / carers. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of District Nursing Leads within their areas of responsibility in line with the Health Board's values and behaviour framework of caring for each other, working together and always improving.About usWe believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.Date posted24 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalaryxc2xa354,550 to xc2xa361,412 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number130-NMR029-0225Job locationsPort Talbot Resource CentreSwansea/NPTSA12 8BJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcomeJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcomePerson SpecificationEssential Qualifications and KnowledgeEssential

• Educated to Degree level Registered Nurse Level 1 (Active NMC Registration)
• BSC in Community Nursing (District Nursing)
• V150 Nurse Prescriber Qualification
• Recognised management qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Masters in relevant health related
• Improving Quality Together (IQT Bronze)

Desirable

• Improving Quality Together (IQT Silver)

Essential ExperienceEssential

• Experience of staff and service management
• Experience of budgetary management
• Experience of managing change ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service; ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances to improve patient care. Positive attitude, seek out learning, and continually develop our skills and services. Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, clinical staff and other agencies. Communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly.

Desirable

• Experience of leading service improvement/change

Person SpecificationEssential Qualifications and KnowledgeEssential

• Educated to Degree level Registered Nurse Level 1 (Active NMC Registration)
• BSC in Community Nursing (District Nursing)
• V150 Nurse Prescriber Qualification
• Recognised management qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Masters in relevant health related
• Improving Quality Together (IQT Bronze)

Desirable

• Improving Quality Together (IQT Silver)

Essential ExperienceEssential

• Experience of staff and service management
• Experience of budgetary management
• Experience of managing change ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service; ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances to improve patient care. Positive attitude, seek out learning, and continually develop our skills and services. Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, clinical staff and other agencies. Communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly.

Desirable

• Experience of leading service improvement/change

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