Clinical Nurse Specialist - Palliative Care
We are looking for a band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to work within Specialist Palliative Care which is a community based team of Doctors and Nurses. The role will involve working with our Specialist Palliative Care, Occupational Therapy and Art Psychotherapy team colleagues alongside Primary Care, Community services and Bronglais General Hospital. The role will involve working with colleagues to support the holistic care of people with life-limiting illness.
Our aim is to improve the quality of life for these patients and their families, by providing advice and support in assessing and managing physical, psychological, social and spiritual issues.
The opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced Registered Nurse to join this friendly, busy service.
Interviews to held on 24/6/2026
Main duties of the job
You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based nursing care and provide expert advice and clinical practice.
You will be able to work autonomously and manage your own workload whilst providing specialist education and training.You will be expected to work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues to develop services and the quality of care delivered, providing leadership in the development of clinical services within the specialist field.
You will at all times 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.
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, mental health and 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:
* Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
* Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
* Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
* 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
* Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Registered Nurse (Part 1)
* Current NMC Registration
* Masters Degree or equivalent experience
* Expert level of knowledge in clinical speciality
* Knowledge of service improvement
* Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
* Teaching qualification
* Advanced clinical skills
* Non-medical Prescribing course
Experience
* Experience in the relevant specialty
* Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
* Experience of managing a ward/area/department
* Experience of working with pre-registration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
* Experience of undertaking audit
* Experience of participating in research
Language Skills
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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.
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