Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic nurse to join the colorectal service as a clinical nurse specialist in stoma care. The stoma nurses in Hywel Dda care for patients before and after emergency/elective colorectal surgery. This is a diverse role involving a significant amount of clinical care, delivered within acute/community hospitals, nurse-led clinics, patient's homes and nursing/residential homes. Advice is provided by telephone to patients, carers and GPs. We have a commitment to working within the multidisciplinary setting. The successful applicant must show a significant interest in the speciality, and/or wound care, possess good communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy teaching, which is a major focus of this role. A period of mentorship by the experienced specialist nurse teams and undertaking level 6/7 education relevant to the speciality is required. Previous experience in surgery or gastro-enterology specialities will be an advantage. This is a fixed term post covering maternity leave for 12 months. The base location would be at Prince Philip General Hospital but with an expectation to travel to the other hospital sites and within the community in a timely manner to meet expectations of the service delivery.
Main duties
The post holder will work as part of a team in providing specialist advice and nursing care for patients in the acute/community setting and nurse-led clinics. Provide support for patients undergoing stoma surgery for both benign and malignant disease and to assist in the adjustment to altered body image and function. Promote patient independence in stoma care, optimising potential for recovery and rehabilitation to as near normal lifestyle as possible. Act as a resource for health care professionals, participating in teaching of patients and staff in clinical areas, to improve and maintain quality standards of care for all stoma patients. This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 28/05/27 to cover maternity leave. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application. 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 19/3/2026.
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); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
* Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Details
Date posted 23 February 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 6
Salary £39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum pro rata
Contract Fixed term
Duration 12 months
Working pattern Part-time
Reference number 100-NMR045-0226
Job locations Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, SA31 2SF
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.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Registered Nurse (Part 1)
* Current NMC Registration
* Bachelor’s Degree
* Specialist postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience
* 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
* 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
* Band 5 experience
* Experience of participating in research
* Experience of participating in practice change
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. 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 are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address: Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, SA31 2SF
Employer's website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/
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