An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent post within the Diabetes Team at Hywel Dda University Health Board as a clinical nurse specialist in Paediatric Diabetes.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced paediatric nurse to work within a dynamic and forward thinking team. The applicant will be instrumental in ensuring the delivery of the highest possible standards of care and safety.
The role will require the applicant to be flexible, supporting children and young people and their families as both an inpatient and an outpatient. The post offers an opportunity to work across secondary care, community, education and social care.
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for a defined caseload, setting standards of care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care.
Working autonomously and in association with, and in support of other colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team and with other agencies where appropriate.
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 09/10/2025.
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
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.