Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and dedicated nurse to join a team of Asthma Interface Specialist Nurses who work across Hywel Dda Health Board This post will be based in Llanelli cluster, supporting primary care practices in the area but may be required to work across the Health Board. They would also be required to support the Difficult Asthma Clinic at Glangwili General Hospital.
This post is part time for 30 hours a week
The post holder will provide a dual role working across both primary and secondary care. In primary care they will work within the asthma services patient group to review their care and ensure it meets with NICE guidance.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support practice nurses in a way that is appropriate for each individual practice. This may mean supporting development of the practice nurse or in some practices seeing the more complex patients in a designated clinic.
In secondary care they will support the severe asthma service. This support will include seeing severe asthma patients in clinic under the supervision of the severe asthma lead. Managing patients on biologic medication including prescribing biologic medication for this group.
The post holder will also attend the all Wales asthma MDT presenting patients if necessary and will initiate biologic therapy on those patients who are deemed appropriate. Patients will also be discontinued if they do not meet NICE criteria.
Patients who are identified in primary care who are deemed as potential biologic candidates will be discussed with the severe asthma lead and investigations initiated prior to review in clinic.
Across the interface they will support innovations in respiratory research.The post holder is required to ensure good links between primary, community and secondary care services are upheld to support the asthma patient's journey through their care pathway.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mentalhealthand learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 06/05/2026.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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 06/05/2026.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.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1 NMC register
- Holder of a degree or equivalent qualification or relevant experience
- Non-medical prescriber
- Recognised advanced level respiratory course to Masters level
- Expert knowledge in the field of respiratory care and demonstrable practice, in particular Asthma
Desirable
- ARTP accredited Spirometry certificate
- Advanced Inhaler Technique trainer
- Teaching qualification
- Involvement in change management
- Good Clinical Practice Certificate for research
- Published work
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience including experience in respiratory care
- Use of FENO testing as part of the patient assessment
Desirable
- Primary and secondary care experience
- Experience of undertaking audits, writing reports and presenting to groups of health and social care professionals
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1 NMC register
- Holder of a degree or equivalent qualification or relevant experience
- Non-medical prescriber
- Recognised advanced level respiratory course to Masters level
- Expert knowledge in the field of respiratory care and demonstrable practice, in particular Asthma
Desirable
- ARTP accredited Spirometry certificate
- Advanced Inhaler Technique trainer
- Teaching qualification
- Involvement in change management
- Good Clinical Practice Certificate for research
- Published work
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience including experience in respiratory care
- Use of FENO testing as part of the patient assessment
Desirable
- Primary and secondary care experience
- Experience of undertaking audits, writing reports and presenting to groups of health and social care professionals
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).
