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Job summary

Main area
Community Nursing
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Covering 7 days, including weekends and Bank Holidays.)
Job ref
100-NMR217-0725
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Fishguard Health Centre
Town
Fishguard
Salary
£31,516 - £38,364 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/08/2025 23:59
Interview date
14/08/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Community Nurse

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.


 

Job overview

A new challenge? An exciting opportunity? Is this what you are looking for? If so, how about joining us  in the Fishguard and St David's District Nursing Team.

The role is suitable for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse.   This is a permanent full time position, working 37.5 hours a week over as part of a 7-day-week rota, including weekends and bank holidays.  

The suitable candidate must hold excellent communication and time management skills, have a flexible approach to the needs of the service and work well as part of a team.  Community experience is preferred for this post, but not essential.  The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.  

Interviews to be held on 14/8/25

Main duties of the job

Provide and be accountable for the provision of a high standard of cost effective, safe, individualised nursing care to patients in the community setting through the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating of patient care.  This will be based upon evidence based practice in line with legal requirements and health board policies relating to practice 
and the NMC Code.

Provide care to adult patients in their own home, residential or nursing care home, clinic setting or holiday accommodation with any medical/ nursing condition. Have delegated responsibility for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care packages and contribute to the application process for continuing health care 
funding. 

Deputise for the District Nurse in their absence and support them in the efficient running of the caseload. 

Contribute to the induction and training of new staff members, student nurses, pre and post basic students. 

Be flexible, adaptable in order to accommodate the needs of the service, be able to contribute to the performance of the community nursing team and develop professionally within the role.

Work alone and with confidence to make decisions without supervision.

Work in line with the Health board Lone Worker policy.

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

Working for our organisation

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 

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.

 

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Level 1 Registered Nurse (Adult)
  • Current NMC Registration
  • Evidence of personal continuing development, statutory and mandatory training
  • Awareness of Health Board policies, procedures and guidelines
  • Ability to relate theory to practice
  • Understanding of primary health care working
Desirable criteria
  • Postregistration experience, in acute services.
  • Teaching and assessing
  • Understanding of clinical governance, health & safety, risk management awareness
  • Community experience
  • Willing to undertake further training as necessary.
  • Evidence of post- registration education – Diploma / Degree Level

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2018)
  • Able to relate theory to practice through reflective skills
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant community experience
  • Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of the community

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence 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
Claire Grehan
Job title
Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07800712162
Additional information

Ana Curtis Band 6 Junior Sister 07790 978586

Dawn Lloyd Band 6 Junior Sister 07790 978591

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