Contract: 12 months (Fixed term / secondment until 31/05/2026 to cover maternity leave.)
Hours: Part time, Other
Job ref: 100-NMR140-0525
Employer: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type: NHS
Site: Withybush General Hospital
Town: Haverfordwest
Salary: £46,840 - £53,602 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 28/05/2025 23:59
Interview date: 03/06/2025
Employer heading Band 7 Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We work together to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. During recruitment, you will be asked to demonstrate these values in your work.
If you are a registered healthcare professional considering relocating to West Wales, contact our recruitment team at [email address].
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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserves the right to close vacancies early if many applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.
Note: There is a temporary top-up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the living wage of £12.60 per hour (£24,638 per annum). This will be in place until the 2025/26 pay uplift is confirmed.
Job overview Are you a motivated, compassionate nurse with expertise in palliative care? An exciting part-time (22.5 hours) Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist role is available in Pembrokeshire within a dedicated team committed to high-quality palliative and end-of-life care.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, and a passion for improving patient and family care through education, service improvement, research, and audit.
You will join a team of specialists, including Clinical Nurse Specialists, Consultants, Therapists, and the wider MDT, providing expert patient care.
Training and monthly clinical supervision are available to support your development.
Main duties of the job This role requires MSc level study or equivalent experience in the specialist area. The post involves providing expert nursing care, advice, leadership, and managing a specialist nursing service.
You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based care, work autonomously, lead a team, and collaborate with colleagues to develop services and improve care quality.
Demonstrating the health board’s values is essential. Welsh language skills are desirable but not mandatory.
Working for our organisation Hywel Dda University Health Board provides NHS services across several counties in Wales, including hospitals, community services, GP practices, and specialized services, serving around 384,000 people.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities This is a fixed-term/secondment position until 31/05/2026 to cover maternity leave. If applying as a secondment, approval from your current manager is required.
A full job description and person specification are attached.
Interviews are scheduled for 03/06/25.
We support bilingualism to enhance patient experience. Welsh language skills are desirable; training options are available to meet minimal requirements.
Person specification Qualifications and Knowledge Registered Nurse (Part 1)
Current NMC Registration
MSc or equivalent experience in the specialist area
Postgraduate clinical qualification
Expert knowledge in clinical specialty
Service improvement knowledge
Research appraisal skills
Non-medical Prescribing (v300) or willingness to obtain it
Experience Specialty-specific experience
Experience in a multi-professional environment
Ward/area/department management experience
Mentorship of pre-registration students
Audit experience
Language skills Welsh Level 1 (desirable)
Other Flexibility to ensure team visibility
Ability to travel within the UHB area
We operate a bilingual policy; applications in Welsh are welcomed and treated equally.
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