Overview
We are seeking a Band 7 Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Pembrokeshire. This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 02/07/2027 to cover other absence. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is required from your current manager prior to application. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced specialist palliative care nurse to develop and enhance local services, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care for those with life-limiting conditions.
As a Band 7 CNS, you will provide expert clinical assessment, symptom management and psychological support. You’ll act as a key contact for patients, carers and professionals, offering advice, education and coordinating care across settings. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support seamless care pathways, promote best practice, deliver specialist training across primary and secondary care, and contribute to audit and quality improvement initiatives.
Applicants must be NMC-registered with substantial specialist palliative care experience, advanced clinical knowledge and skills, strong leadership, advanced communication skills, emotional intelligence, resilience and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Responsibilities
Main duties of the job are to provide specialist nursing care, advice, guidance and leadership, and to take responsibility for a specialist nursing service as required. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced-based nursing care and provide expert advice and clinical practice. You will be able to work autonomously and manage your own workload while leading and managing a team of specialist nurses, providing specialist education and training. You will be expected to work collaboratively with clinical colleagues to develop services and improve the quality of care delivered, providing leadership in the development of clinical services within the specialist field. At all times you should demonstrate the Health Board\'s values.
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 26/11/2025.
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 provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including volunteers. Services are provided in hospitals, community settings, and general practices across the region.
Details
* Date posted: 29 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 7
* Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 per year
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 18 months
* Working pattern: Full-time, Compressed hours
* Reference number: 100-NMR338-1025
* Job locations: Withybush General Hospital, Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest, SA62 1PZ
Job responsibilities
You will find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached as supporting documents.
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
* Registered Nurse (Part 1)
* Current NMC Registration
* Masters Degree or equivalent experience
* Specialist qualifications
* Expert level of knowledge in clinical speciality
* Knowledge of service improvement
* Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
Desirable
* Teaching qualification
* Management qualification
* Advanced clinical skills
* Non-medical Prescribing course
Experience
Essential
* 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
Desirable
* Experience of participating in research
Language skills
Desirable: Welsh speaker (Level 1).
Other
* Flexibility in working pattern to ensure maximum visibility of CNS team
* Ability to travel to all areas of the UHB in a timely manner
Other information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service. UK skilled worker sponsorship is considered; applicants should be aware of UK visa guidance and criminal records checks for overseas applicants. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Hywel Dda University Health Board, Withybush General Hospital, Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest, SA62 1PZ
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