Overview
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Additional Information
If you are successful at the interview for this post, you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
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 details, 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
The district nursing service is fundamental in the delivery of the health boards’ clinical futures model in providing care closer to home, enabling early discharge and preventing hospital admissions.
We deliver holistic care to patients within their own homes and residential homes 24/7, which meets the increasing complexities in the health of our patient population across Blaenau Gwent Locality.
The ability to speak Welsh is not essential, but is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This post is a fixed-term/secondment for 6 months, from the 5th of April to the 26th of September, to cover a secondment. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager before applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
To care for patients and their families within their own homes is such a privilege. The Tredegar district nursing team has an exciting opportunity for a community staff nurse to join their supportive, dedicated and forward-thinking team.
You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical and interpersonal skills with continuing professional development opportunities to prepare you with the skills to meet the evolving autonomous role of the community nurse through engagement of a robust induction programme.
Applications are invited from UK NMC Registered Nurses who share the underpinning values of the Tredegar District Nursing Team in delivering high standards of care to patients through effective and supportive team working.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued.
Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways, including a range of management development programmes.
We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in the community
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria
- Meets all essential criteria as per the attached job description/person specification
- Able to travel between sites promptly
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Language Skills
- IT Skills
Qualifcations
Essential criteria
- UK NMC Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of portfolio development
Desirable criteria
- Diploma-level education
- District Nursing Qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Passionate about community nursing and motivated
- Mentor to students and junior staff