Deputy Team Leader District Nursing - INTERNAL in Caldicot

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Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

The Post holder will deputise in the Team Leaders absence and will ensure the provision of cost effective, efficient and appropriate high quality patient care within their Nursing Team They are responsible for ensuring the quality of the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care needs and quality assurance within that team.
The Deputy District Nurse will support a nursing team within an identifiable geographical area. They will support the professional and clinical development of team members, promote evidenced based practice and act as an accountable role model/line manager.
They will ensure that together with their team
members that they act in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of
Conduct and other relevant policies.
This post is a fixed term/secondment for 12 months from start date to cover maternity leave. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The Caldicot District Nursing Team is part of the South Monmouthshire Community/District Nurses.
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.
We are looking for an inspiring nurse who is enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to work within the District Nursing service to deliver a broad range of clinical interventions and share their expertise. The individual will be required to undertake managerial responsibilities as well as delivering teaching to less experienced staff . They will work in a team of community nurses within Caldicot alongside another Deputy Team Leader and community services including Frailty CRT.
You will have the Community Specialist Practitioner Qualification or already be working towards the SPQ, however you do require significant experience of community nursing.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Personal attributes

Essential criteria

• Ability to work autonomously/flexible to meet needs of the service

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Audit/ Quality assrance/risk management

Managerial experience/caseload

Essential criteria

• Able to provide day to day and operational management for team

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

• Able to provide expert clinical advice/ teaching