Job summary
- Main area
- PCIC
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Bank Only
- Hours
- Flexible working - Bank Hours (as and when)
- Job ref
- 001-CVBank-DN-Nov26
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Health Board Wide
- Town
- Cardiff & Vale
- Salary
- £16.65 per hour (plus £2.01 WTD payment = £18.66 total)
- Salary period
- Hourly
- Closing
- 09/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Bank District Nurse
Band 5
If you are shortlisted for interview for this post you will receive notification via email. Therefore, please ensure that you check your email account regularly as all information/messages regarding this post including interview dates and times will only be sent to your account. If you are not shortlisted for interview you will also be notified.
The following applies to General Recruitment only (excludes Medical and Dental applicants)
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email, this will come from the Recruitment team.
By submitting your application, you are giving your permission to the following:
- Receiving your conditional appointment letter via email, which will contain personal information, e.g. your name, address, job details, salary scale
- Some elements of your Electronic Staff Record transferring to other workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within the Organisation
- Recruitment checking your Professional Registration online, where applicable
Please provide an e-mail address for each referee to avoid delays with the Appointment Process
Job overview
District Nurses
Are you a passionate District Nurse looking to make a real difference in communities across Cardiff and Vale? We are seeking dedicated bank community nurses to deliver exceptional care in patients' homes, promote independence, and support individuals with complex health needs. Applicants will need to be a registered nurse with excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills, committed to delivering outstanding care within the community.
Join a supportive team, enjoy flexible working opportunities, and help shape the future of community healthcare. Whilst we are looking for experienced District Nurses for this role, individuals with relatable transferable skills will be considered.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without direction and supervision.
Demonstrate and supervise practice and procedures to registered and unregistered nursing staff to secure effective nursing practice.
To take a key role in the induction and mentorship of new and unregistered staff, and provide supervision.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached JD
Are you a passionate District Nurse looking to make a real difference in communities across Cardiff and Vale? We are seeking dedicated bank community nurses to deliver exceptional care in patients' homes, promote independence, and support individuals with complex health needs. Applicants will need to be a registered nurse with excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills, committed to delivering outstanding care within the community.
Join a supportive team, enjoy flexible working opportunities, and help shape the future of community healthcare. Whilst we are looking for experienced District Nurses for this role, individuals with relatable transferable skills will be considered.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse - Current NMC Registration
- Nursing Degree/Diploma
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Good standard of English language
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working in a nursing environment
Desirable criteria
- May be expected to supervise junior staff
- Awareness of structure and organisation of wider NHS
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal skills
- Teaching skills
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Organised time management
- Able to use initiative
- A willingness to participate in continuing professional development
- IT skills
- Awareness of audit and research
- Analytical skills
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amy Worrell
- Job title
- Senior Nurse PCIC
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07912 471084
- Additional information
Alternative contact details:
Ceri Harris (Senior Nurse)- [email protected]
Tel: 07599 111855
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Penlan Road
Penarth
CF64 2XX
- Telephone
- 02920 716200
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