Job summary
- Main area
- Complex Care
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 070-NMR030-0326
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- North Powys
- Town
- TBC
- Salary
- £39,263 - £47,280 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Complex Care Nurse
Band 6
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job overview
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities
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Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and develop person‑centred care plans.
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Co‑ordinate CHC eligibility assessments and undertake NHS Funded Nursing Care reviews.
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Case‑manage NHS‑funded individuals and ensure ongoing review and integrated MDT working.
Communication & Engagement
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Clearly communicate assessment outcomes to patients or legal representatives in writing.
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Promote patient and carer involvement, ensuring consent and capacity processes are followed.
Planning, Governance & Quality
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Contribute to the development and improvement of CHC pathways and assessment tools.
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Participate in audits, risk management, peer reviews, and performance monitoring.
Training, Support & Multi‑Agency Working
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Provide training on NHS funding processes to multidisciplinary teams.
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Act as a resource for colleagues across health, social care, voluntary and independent sectors.
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Support safeguarding processes and represent PTHB at relevant meetings.
Management & Leadership
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Act as a change agent supporting integrated care models.
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Prioritise and manage own workload autonomously.
Digital, Information & Professional Requirements
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Maintain accurate documentation and uphold professional standards, training, and development.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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.
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse - NMC registration
- Postgraduate in Nursing or health-related subject or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of current NHS care system issues
Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical assessment and proactive caseload management
- Manage patients with complex needs
- Experience working across care boundaries and engaging in challenging negotiations
- Motivate and promote innovation within teams
- Working in complex situations with multiple partners
- Proven ability to work under time pressures
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria
- Highly competent in IT systems (email, word processing, spreadsheets)
- Significant clinical experience assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for complex caseloads
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective multi-agency team working skills, including engagement with carers
- Ability to write and present reports
Desirable criteria
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel across the geographical area
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Avril Burns
- Job title
- Complex Care Specialist Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Nia Stevens
Senior Nurse for Complex Care
Email - [email protected]
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