Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate for a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse post.

The key principles of Wye Valley Trust are to improve the health and well-being of the people we serve in Herefordshire and surrounding areas. We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our wonderful District Nursing Team.

The Ross-On-wye District Nursing Team are a very supportive and dedicated team, we are an incredibly engaging, positive and hard-working team, providing care and support to patients in their own homes.

We work closely with Golden Valley DN Team and often work as a locality where needed.

We work closely with a wide range of multi-disciplinary teams, including GP's, Palliative Care Nurses, Therapy Teams, and Advanced Clinical Practitioners. Ross DN Team also provide a wound clinic service based at the Community Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Our aim is to provide treatment and support to patients in their own homes. Whilst undertaking a holistic nursing assessment, we aim to encourage patients to remain as independent as possible, in order to prevent hospital admissions.

Due to the nature of this role, lone working and the ability to meet the travel requirements of the post are essential.

Main duties of this role include, but are not limited to;

- Palliative care

- Wound care

- Managing end of life symptoms and providing support for relatives/carers- Managing long term conditions in a community environment- CVAD and drain management- Chemotherapy disconnect- Holistic assessments- Post operative care following discharge- Wound clinic service- Venous blood samples

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced nurse with a background in diabetes care and a passion for developing others to join our diabetes team in Herefordshire.

This development-focused role works across primary, community and secondary care to strengthen diabetes knowledge, skills and confidence within nursing teams. You will provide mentorship, clinical support and education to Practice Nurses and District Nurses, enabling them to develop their diabetes competencies and deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care.

You will support Practice Nurse Diabetes Champions across Herefordshire Primary Care Networks, helping them develop their skills and competencies in line with the TREND-UK Integrated Career and Competency Framework for Adult Diabetes Nursing. You will also mentor and support District Nursing teams in diabetes management, including insulin therapy.

Alongside this, you will support patients with complex diabetes needs, using evidence-based practice and patient-centred goals to promote self-management, shared decision-making and improved outcomes, while helping reduce avoidable hospital admissions.

You will have excellent communication skills, the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across primary, community and secondary care.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop the wider nursing workforce while helping improve diabetes care and outcomes for patients across Herefordshire.

Main duties of the job

A key function of this role is to provide clinical support, mentorship, leadership and professional supervision to Practice Nurses supporting insulin and GLP-1 initiation and ongoing management across Primary Care Networks (PCNs). Working collaboratively with Diabetes Specialist Nurses (DSNs), the post holder will support community and district nurses to optimise glycaemic control, improve patient safety and reduce avoidable hospital admissions.

This will include:

o Participating in diabetes MDTs across PCNs, supporting implementation of patient management plans and effective communication with key stakeholders.

o Mentoring Practice Nurse Diabetes Champions and supporting development of skills and competencies in line with the TREND-UK Integrated Career and Competency Framework for Adult Diabetes Nursing, progressing towards Level 2-3 competencies.

o Providing clinical support and mentorship to District Nursing teams to develop confidence and competence in diabetes management, including insulin initiation and optimisation of glycaemic control.

o Promoting person-centred, coordinated care and integration across primary, community and specialist diabetes services, in line with national guidance and best practice.

o Supporting the ongoing development of diabetes transformation across Herefordshire, adapting the role to changing service needs, national guidance and models of care.

About us

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire University NHS FT, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute NHS Hospitals Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care wed want for our family and friends.

More than 3,000 people work for the Trust they tell us its a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time.

Job summary

The Victoria Eye Unit is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join our friendly team within our Ophthalmology Department and Ophthalmology Theatres.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a rewarding and expanding specialty, gaining experience across ophthalmology outpatients, day surgery, peripheral clinics, and specialist theatre services.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in ophthalmology theatres, ophthalmology outpatient services, or both. However, applicants with theatre or outpatient experience from other specialties are also encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be supported through a comprehensive induction programme, ongoing education, and competency-based training to develop specialist ophthalmic knowledge and skills.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and are looking for a role that offers variety, professional development, and the opportunity to work across both ophthalmology theatres and department services, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must hold current UK NMC registration.

Main duties of the job

The Victoria Eye Unit is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join our friendly and dynamic team within our busy Ophthalmology Department and Ophthalmology Theatres.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a rewarding and expanding specialty, gaining experience across ophthalmology outpatients, day surgery, peripheral clinics and specialist ophthalmic theatre services. You will work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care throughout the patient pathway.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience in ophthalmology theatres, ophthalmology outpatient services, or both. However, applications are also welcomed from nurses with previous theatre or outpatient experience in other specialties who are keen to develop a career in ophthalmology.

The successful candidate will be supported through a comprehensive induction programme, ongoing professional development and competency-based training to build specialist ophthalmic knowledge and skills.

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and are looking for a varied role that offers opportunities to work across both ophthalmology theatres and department services, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must hold current UK NMC registration and share our commitment to delivering safe, effective and compassionate care.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

Worcestershire is our neighbouring county. The post holder will be required to travel between sites.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and compassionate Registered Adult Nurse to join our dedicated Stroke Team at Hereford County Hospital, based on Wye Ward.

Wye Ward is a 26-bedded specialist stroke unit, comprising a 6-bedded Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU), which provides care during the initial phase following a stroke, and 20 acute and rehabilitation stroke beds, where patients receive ongoing specialist nursing care and rehabilitation during this important stage of their recovery.

As a Registered Adult Nurse, you will play a key role in supporting individuals and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality and effective patient care that is responsive to the needs of our patients and their families. You will work closely with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team to promote holistic care, enhance patient outcomes and contribute to the continued development of the service.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse who is committed to providing compassionate, person-centred care and who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team. You should be able to demonstrate good communication skills, a commitment to professional development and a willingness to embrace and facilitate change.

Band 4 Nursing associate can be considered .

Applicants must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and hold a valid NMC PIN.

Main duties of the job

To work as the registered nurse in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care.

oAct on any concerns to the raised, relating to standards of cleanliness, hazards and patient safety within the clinical area.

oTo ensure the nursing and medical team are regularly updated on patients' condition and progress.

oTo ensure the equipment is clean and in good working order and that damaged or faulty equipment is reported correctly. that the team

oTo ensure the environment is clean and tidy.

oTo participate with the induction of staff new to the clinical area.

oTo minimize hazards in the working area and report any identifiable hazards to the ward sister. To adhere to all safe systems of work applicable to the work area.

oTo demonstrate effective communication, both orally and in writing, to ensure dissemination of information.

oTo maintain confidentiality at all times.

oTo promote awareness of child protection issues referring to area child protection policy and Trust policy. Attend child protection training in accordance with the policy.

oTo promote awareness of adult protection issues referring to the Herefordshire Multi-Agency Policy and Procedures for The Protection of Vulnerable Adults from Abuse. Attend adult protection training sessions in accordance with the policies and procedures.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

229-MED-8283578

Job locations

Hereford County Hospital

Hereford

HR1 1ER

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of roles and responsibilities, please view the attached job description and person specification.

Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of roles and responsibilities, please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Leadership
• Time Management of self & others
• Ability to influence at management & team level
• Good knowledge of government initiatives
• Experience if change management
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written

Experience

Essential

• Experience within relevant clinical areas

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential NMC registered Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential Leadership Time Management of self & others Ability to influence at management & team level Good knowledge of government initiatives Experience if change management Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written Experience Essential Experience within relevant clinical areas

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Hereford

HR1 1ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Hereford

HR1 1ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

To facilitate multidisciplinary patient centred care in the role of named nurse/team leader. To administer and support in allocated Medical interventions with the right training and competencies in order to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.

On a regular basis, accept the responsibility for the management /leadership of the department in the absence of the senior nurse ensuring the governance of the department is maintained according to local and national Policy. To participate in the supervision and teaching of staff and students.

Main duties of the job

To administer treatments to medical patients in order to assess, plan, implement treatment and evaluate patient care. This will involve some additional competencies to ensure safe administration of complex treatments.

To practice as a named nurse/team leader taking responsibility for a defined caseload of patients on a continuing basis and a specific domain of care provision.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care for unwell patients presenting ad hoc and during planned care in the unit.

In the absence of a Junior Sister effectively manage complaints and report to the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.

Job summary

Join the School Nursing team in Hereford delivering the 5-19 Healthy Child Programme as a School Nurse, promoting health and preventing ill health for young people, families and the wider community.

The School Nurse will work within a defined area, assessing need, delegating and supervising work within the team. They promote early intervention, health promotion, advocacy, social inclusion and the reduction of health inequalities.

The School Nurse works in partnership with young people, families, schools and communities, primary care and other professionals to facilitate health enhancing activities.

Main duties of the job

Use evidence based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care in line with the Healthy Child Programme.

Address inequalities in health and maintain links with relevant agencies.

Establish networks within the community in order to inform and influence policies which affect health outcomes.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.

Job summary

Macmillan Renton Unit is an outpatient unit, providing services such as Haematology, Oncology. Gynaecology, Breast Clinics, Urology and Systemic Anti Cancer Treatment (SACT) to patients within Herefordshire and surrounding areas.

We are a satellite site for Cheltenham hospital, which means we are able to treat our patients closer to their homes.

The hours worked are flexible by negotiation, agreed to suit the service and the applicant to ensure a good work life balance.

We will invest in the successful candidate to complete their SACT administration competencies, this will be through further education either online or through Cheltenham (Gloucester University). We will support and honour set study days to complete this course.

We would also welcome those already with their SACT competencies to please apply.

This is a rewarding and exciting role, you will need to have excellent leadership and management, communication, organisational skills and the ability to foster good working relationships, offering care in a professional manner.

Main duties of the job

This is a well-supported role and you will need to have sound leadership skills, excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to foster good working relationships, offering care in a professional manner.

The ideal candidate will be a progressive thinking nurse with the ability to work autonomously with support from the multi-disciplinary team.

You will be able to evidence proven consolidation of your post registration practice, ideally in an area that you can demonstrate a commitment to further development and relevant transferable skills.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.

Job summary

District Nursing Team - Ledbury base

The East District Nursing team supports patients registered within the East Primary Care Network. We have formed excellent working relationships with our GP colleagues and the wider multi-disciplinary areas.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiast colleague to join our dedicated and supportive team based in Ledbury 30 hours per week

Main duties of the job

Most of our work is with housebound patients but, we also run a District Nurse Clinic for non-housebound patients who need the very specific skills of a District Nurse to support their treatment.

The focus of District Nursing is to support patients towards self-management, enabling them to continue to live as full and productive a life as possible, through education, equipment and or lifestyle changes. We also have the privilege of supporting people and their families at the end of their lives, working in close liaison with the Hospice Teams and Specialist Palliative Care Nurses.

As community teams we enjoy working with many other health and social care professionals, Care Homes and Care Agencies. All staff are expected to record their work electronically on EMIS, our electronic patient record system which links into the GP services to allow a seamless service provision. Training and on-going support will be given to support staff with EMIS and other electronic systems they will need to use.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.

Job summary

To promote multi-disciplinary patient centred care and take responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, primarily. In the absence of senior members take charge of the ward/department on a frequent basis

Main duties of the job

1.1 Support the Ward/Departmental Manager and their deputy in the execution of their role.1.2 Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills.1.3 Work as an associate nurse/deputy team leader taking on the role of named primary nurse and team leader in the absence of a more senior nurse.1.4 Demonstrate basic leadership skills and participate in the education and supervision of all staff and students.1.5 Demonstrate an awareness of national and local professional issues.1.6 Demonstrate a valid input to the professional team at Ward/Department level.1.7 To undertake family centered care when dealing with the patients and their families.1.8 To provide information and assistance with child protection issues along with attending case conference, child concern conferences.1.9 Ensure that all documentation relating to patents are filled in both

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidates for a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse post.

The key principles of Wye Valley Trust are to improve the health and well-being of the people we serve in Herefordshire and surrounding areas. We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our wonderful District Nursing Team.

The Ross-On-wye District Nursing Team are a very supportive and dedicated team, we are an incredibly engaging, positive and hard-working team, providing care and support to patients in their own homes.

We work closely with Golden Valley DN Team and often work as a locality where needed.

We work closely with a wide range of multi-disciplinary teams, including GP's, Palliative Care Nurses, Therapy Teams, and Advanced Clinical Practitioners. Ross DN Team also provide a wound clinic service based at the Community Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Our aim is to provide treatment and support to patients in their own homes. Whilst undertaking a holistic nursing assessment, we aim to encourage patients to remain as independent as possible, in order to prevent hospital admissions.

Due to the nature of this role, lone working and the ability to meet the travel requirements of the post are essential.

Main duties of this role include, but are not limited to;

- Palliative care

- Wound care

- Managing end of life symptoms and providing support for relatives/carers- Managing long term conditions in a community environment- CVAD and drain management- Chemotherapy disconnect- Holistic assessments- Post operative care following discharge- Wound clinic service- Venous blood samples

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.

Job summary

Our School Nursing team is seeking a Registered Nurse to support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme 5-19 years to the children, young people and families of Herefordshire.

You will work as a key member of the School Nursing team and you will gain the experience of working in the community, in partnership with children, young people, families, education and other partner agencies.

You must have a strong public health interest and be fully committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our children, young people and their families.

Within School Nursing there are lots of opportunities for development and there is a robust support package available, which includes clinical, restorative and safeguarding supervision.

Applicants must have a full driving license and access to a car for work purposes.

Main duties of the job

• To promote and facilitate the physical, mental and emotional health of children, young people (5-19 years school age children and young people) and families.
• To work in partnership with all service users, members of the multidisciplinary team both internal and external to the Trust and ensure continuity of care to children, young people and their families.
• Work within the 5-19 pathway to deliver planned programmes of care under the direction of the School Nurse. This will involve onward referrals as required.
• Act as a practice supervisor/ assessor for pre-registration student nurses
• To assist the Duty Clinician in the duty desk with the administration of incoming clinical correspondence and allocation of referrals on a rotational basis.
• Review the A+E attendances that come into the service and follow up with parents/carers any A+E attendances and give advice as per the School Nursing standard. Refer any children that are enhanced and attended A+E to the named School Nurse.
• To actively support the appraisals for staff in band 4 and below.
• To assist in the recruitment and selection of staff into the team and to participate in the induction and orientation programmes for new staff members, this may include preceptorship support for newly qualified staff nurses.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.