Job summary
This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 04/08/25.
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and innovative individual to join our Respiratory Specialist Team.
The base for this post is Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen but you may be required to work across the Health Board to support the Respiratory Multi-professional Team. You must have a keen interest in the field of respiratory nursing and will provide valuable support to patients who have been diagnosed Asthma, COPD, Bronchiectasis or patients that need acute or home non-invasive ventilation.
This post is Monday to Friday.
Main duties of the job
You must possess excellent interpersonal skills as well as the drive, vision and initiative to motivate others and meet the demands of the service. You will be experienced at maintaining patient records and databases and have knowledge of the current respiratory pathways. You will need to demonstrate the ability to lead a clinical workload with a strong emphasis on patient centred care. You will contribute to the development and smooth running of the service.
The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate excellent computer/ IT skills, and be enthusiastic about the field of smoking cessation and health promotion. You must be able to communicate effectively at all levels, demonstrate effective teamwork and participate in ongoing audit programmes.
You will be expected to work collaboratively with patients and professional staff delivering high quality care in agreed care settings, according to established protocols and guidelines. You will be expected to hold a caseload for defined episodes of care, providing advice, education and support to patients, their family and other health care professionals, and support the respiratory ward with acute NIV.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 09/01/2025.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse level 1
- NMC Registration
- Respiratory Course to postgraduate level
- Degree and working towards a higher-level qualification
- Evidence / knowledge of key current local / national / polices and guidelines
Desirable
- Qualification in Nurse Prescribing
- Teaching qualification
- Respiratory diploma or degree level
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of caring for patients with respiratory problems in acute and clinic settings
Desirable
- Evidence of assisting in the planning and developing of services
- Published work
- Managing patients using acute and community non invasive ventilation
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse level 1
- NMC Registration
- Respiratory Course to postgraduate level
- Degree and working towards a higher-level qualification
- Evidence / knowledge of key current local / national / polices and guidelines
Desirable
- Qualification in Nurse Prescribing
- Teaching qualification
- Respiratory diploma or degree level
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of caring for patients with respiratory problems in acute and clinic settings
Desirable
- Evidence of assisting in the planning and developing of services
- Published work
- Managing patients using acute and community non invasive ventilation
Language Skills
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
