PG Dip Community Health Studies, Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing

The PGDip Community Health Studies, Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing aims to prepare district nurses to work independently and autonomously in a complex, rapidly changing environment; our aim is to help you become inspirational leaders of the future, transforming practice, contributing to the wider health care agenda.

As a result of this PGDip you will be able to:

• Work as part of a Primary Health Care Team to provide skilled nursing care to patients in a variety of community settings.
• Take responsibility for managing the caseload and the team.
• Act as the patient's advocate to facilitate the patient's own choices with regard to nursing care, promoting independence and self-care, as appropriate.
• Actively monitor, maintain and develop service/practice innovation through supervision, reflection, skilled professional leadership and integration with other allied health professionals.
• Follow a complex framework of legislation, policy and standards for safe effective medicine management and prescribing practice.
• Conduct a practice-based project in order to add to the evidence base for district nursing practice.
• Seek opportunity to apply for a band 7 Team Leader post.

WHY STUDY AT SWANSEA UNIVERSITY?

The School of Health and Social Care is a major contributor to the preparation and education of District Nurses for the workforce in South Wales and the UK.

We have an outstanding reputation for Nursing at Swansea and are proud to be ranked in the Top 200 in the World for Nursing (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).

Our academic staff are qualified nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, many of whom are also practising clinicians, providing an exceptional combination of theoretical rigour, professional insight, and practical expertise.