Overview
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
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If you are successful at the interview for this post, you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
Additional Information
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are shortlisted for this post, you will be contacted via the email account you used to apply for this post. Please check your account regularly.
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
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Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process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
Within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, our Clinical Futures Strategy sets out how we are moving to delivering care closer to home. Primary and Community Services are at the heart of the model and central to developing a new relationship with patients, investing and strengthening community and social care services to support and treat patients in their homes and communities, providing quality outcomes. To deliver the strategy.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated District Nursing Team Leader to join the Abergavenny District Nursing Team as part of a job share arrangement. This role offers the chance to work within a well‑established, supportive, and dynamic team dedicated to delivering high‑quality nursing care to patients within the community.
We are looking to appoint someone passionate about providing high-quality care, and we are committed to developing and investing in our staff to improve patient outcomes. We want to ensure you have the opportunity to grow and progress whilst also supporting staff well-being.
This is an opportunity for strong, motivated leaders who are innovative and enthusiastic, who desire high standards and are able to ensure expert clinical nursing practice is delivered. Knowledgeable practitioners who are passionate about imparting knowledge and leading the way in delivering care in the new NHS landscape
Main duties of the job
The post holder will ensure the provision of cost-effective, efficient and appropriate high quality patient care. They will carry the continuing responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care needs and quality assurance.
The community nurse team leader will line manage a nursing team, ensuring the professional and clinical development of team members. They will promote evidenced based practice and act as an accountable role model. They will ensure that, together with their team members, they act in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and other relevant policies.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
Essential criteria
- Previous manager experience
Desirable criteria
Qualifications
Essential criteria
