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Job summary

Main area
District Nursing
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref
130-NMR133-0725
Employer
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Morriston Hospital
Town
Swansea
Salary
£39,263 - £47,280 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Swansea Bay University Health Board logo

Community Staff Nurse (Out of Hours)

Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic Band 6 Sister to join Swansea Bay University Health Boards District Nursing Out of Hours service.

The post holder will be a motivated, reflexive practitioner and will be a key member of the District Nursing Team, working closely with the team in the  provision of high quality, holistic care. 

Applicants must hold the Diploma or BSc in Community Health studies or currently working towards, be a nurse prescriber and have a commitment to continuous professional development.  If working towards, position subject to successful completion of required qualification.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant must have a flexible approach to the needs of the service and be motivated and enthusiastic in order to embrace the changes required to improve patient outcomes and service delivery.

They will have operational responsibility and clinical accountability for the management of a defined caseload, provide clinical direction, leadership and management and provide cross-cover when required.

Night shift 21:45pm-08:15am x 3 nights a week based out of Ty Olwen Morriston.

The successful applicant will possess well developed leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate individuals and the team. You will need to be an excellent communicator with sound clinical skills and the drive and determination to contribute to the delivery of high quality nursing care and outcomes.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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 or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and 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 that our 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse at degree level.
  • Current NMC registration.
  • Post registration experience at Band 5.
  • V150 Prescriber
  • BSc in Community Health Studies or working towards this via a modular approach
  • Working awareness of safeguarding and POVA guidance
  • Ability to transfer knowledge across practical situations
  • Knowledge and application of Microsoft word and Outlook
Desirable criteria
  • Community Nursing Specialist Practitioner award

Essential Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of community nursing. Managing patients/clients with complex needs
  • Knowledge and experience of CHC Assessment and care coordination. Experience of coping with distressing or emotional situations
  • Experience of effective multidisciplinary/multi-agency working.
  • Experience of managing own time and prioritising activities.
  • Experience of self-development demonstrated by CPD portfolio
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working within district nursing.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoStonewall Health ChampionsStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesStonewall Hyrwyddwr Amrywiaeth Diversity ChampionDisability confident employerEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthCore principles

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Andrea Holborow
Job title
Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
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