Job summary
This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 17/05/2026.
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.
Are you enthusiastic, adaptable to change and a team player? Do you have a passion for delivering and implementing excellent standards of palliative care in community settings? Do you have experience of working in a community nursing setting? If so, we would love to hear from you.
This is a rewarding opportunity to become part of the community specialist palliative care service in Carmarthenshire. This is a chance to join a team that are committed to improving quality of life for people, and those closest to them, who require symptom control, psychological care and are living with a progressive, life limiting illness.
We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and motivated nurse to join our Palliative Care Team. Previous experience of working in community teams/settings is desirable, however all applications will be considered.
Main duties of the job
An experienced community clinical practitioner with theoretical and practical knowledge in palliative care. The purpose of this role is to provide specialist nursing care, advice, guidance and leadership.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced-based nursing care.
- Provide specialist advice and excellent clinical practice.
- Work autonomously and manage own workload/caseload.
- Provide specialist education and training to staff.
- Work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues.
- Demonstrate the Health Board's values and ensure that others demonstrate the same values.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 24/04/2025
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 and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Part 1)
- Current NMC registration
- Bachelor's Degree
- Post registration/postgraduate qualification in specialist area/evidence of post registration study at equivalent level e.g. SPQ/Proficient level of knowledge in clinical speciality
- Knowledge of service improvement
- Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Advanced clinical skills
- Non-medical Prescribing (V300)
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at Band 5
- Experience in the relevant specialty
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Experience of working with pre-registration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
- Experience of undertaking audit
Desirable
- Experience of participating in research
- Experience of participating in practice change
- Band 5 experience
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Part 1)
- Current NMC registration
- Bachelor's Degree
- Post registration/postgraduate qualification in specialist area/evidence of post registration study at equivalent level e.g. SPQ/Proficient level of knowledge in clinical speciality
- Knowledge of service improvement
- Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Advanced clinical skills
- Non-medical Prescribing (V300)
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at Band 5
- Experience in the relevant specialty
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Experience of working with pre-registration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
- Experience of undertaking audit
Desirable
- Experience of participating in research
- Experience of participating in practice change
- Band 5 experience
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).
