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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
100-NMR138-0525
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glangwili General Hospital
Town
Carmarthen
Salary
£30,420 - £37,030 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/05/2025 23:59
Interview date
05/06/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Registered Nurse Ophthalmology

Band 5

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our small, specialised clinical team on Tysul ward. Tysul Eye Unit offers ophthalmology day case theatre, emergency eye clinics, pre-assessment clinics and also IVT clinics based in Amman Valley hospital. 

As a Band 5 staff nurse within the team you will be required to support all areas with other colleagues to deliver a high quality service to meet the needs of the ophthalmology patients in our care.

The post is based at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen. However you will be required to cover clinics in Amman Valley Hospital, therefore the ability to work across trust is an essential requirement. 

Main duties of the job

The ability to work autonomously and at the same time as part of a team and to have a flexible and reliable approach to work is essential. Flexibility is required to cover clinics from Monday to Friday between the hours of 7.30am and 6pm. We do not open on weekends or bank holidays.

It is essential to have good communication and team work  skills, and previous experience ophthalmology would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be given to the successful applicant. Good IT skills are also essential. 

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post, English and / or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. 

Interviews will be held on 05/06/25

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.

Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
 
Community facilities, including:    

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Detailed job description and main 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.

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Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Current NMC registration
  • Awareness of Health board Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
Desirable criteria
  • Degree in Nursing
  • Evidence of post registration study e.g. Intermediate Life Support
  • Specialist ophthalmology training

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
  • Experience of providing holistic nursing care
  • Interest in developing nursing skills
Desirable criteria
  • Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
  • Implement evidence based practice

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCarer Confident -Accomplished - WelshStep into healthCarer Confident -AccomplishedDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Casey Griffiths
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01267 227594
Additional information

 

 

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