Skip to main content
Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
District Nursing
Grade
Band 6
Contract
6 months (Fixed Term/Secondment until 28/03/2026)
Hours
Part time - 24 hours per week
Job ref
050-NMR551-0825
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Health Center
Town
Caernarfon
Salary
£39,263 - £47,280 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

District Nurse Caseload Holder

Band 6

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable. 

 

Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 6 MONTHS (28.03.26) TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.  

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 Caseload Holder will manage a defined caseload in line with good practice with responsibility over a 24 hour period.

The post holder will be involved in the complex needs assessment i.e. CHC, Health and Social Care and the provision of Specialist District Nursing Practice.

The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with other agencies for the provision of patient services without direct supervision.

The post holder will be involved and expected to undertake a range of management duties and deputise in the absence of the Team Leader.

The post holder should hold a Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing , be working towards it and be a registered Nurse Prescriber or working towards, or willing to undertake the Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing next intake.

 

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for a  Band 6, District Nurse Caseload Holder in the Arfon area with the Caernarfon District Nursing Team.

Applications are invited from those who hold the District Nurse Specialist Practitioner Qualification, working towards the qualification or willing to commence the course at next intake. You will be responsible to the Team Leader and accountable for a designated caseload of patients.

Strong leadership and organisational skills are essential with the ability to work in busy, pressured environments whilst ensuring delivery of a high standard of nursing care.

You will be expected to assist in leading a pro-active, multi-skilled District Nursing Team committed to preventing hospital admissions and ensuring delivery of nursing excellence.

You should have evidence of continued professional 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

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. 

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 & or Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • NMC RN first level nurse
  • DN Specialist practice qualification / certificate, diploma, degree or working towards
  • Nurse prescribing qualification or working towards
  • Evidence of ongoing education and professional development
  • Mentorship and Assessment training
Desirable criteria
  • Management qualification eg ILM, RCN Leadership

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Community experience as band 5 or equivalent
  • Experience of working with patients who have acute / complex needs
  • Varied clinical experience and multi disciplinary working
Desirable criteria
  • Link nurse role

Aptitudes & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Analytical skills and ability to interpret clinical signs
  • Organisational skills
  • Abilty to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and delegate appropriately the delivery of care
  • Supervise teach and assess registered and non registered staff
  • Provide mentorship and prementorship as appropriate
  • Ability to work collaboratively with member of the primary health care team and other agencies
  • IT skills
  • Awareness of current research and its application to practice
  • Knowledge and evidence of application consent
  • Knowledge of data protection and pt confidentiality
  • Understanding of risk assessment and health & safety issues
  • Awareness of the changing health agenda which affects community practice
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of undertaking audits
  • Recognised qualification within an area of chronic conditions management
  • Ability to speak Welsh
  • Awareness of the wider health agenda in which care is provided

Values

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate ability to care and communicate with warmth and understanding
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Committed to continuous development

Other

Essential criteria
  • Flexible approach to the needs of the service
  • Demonstrate timely travel arrangments between patients homes, clininc and surgeries

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore 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

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Linda Pritchard
Job title
Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01286 684103
Additional information