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Job summary

Main area
General Medicine
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
100-NMR291-0925
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Withybush General Hospital
Town
Haverfordwest
Salary
£31,516 - £38,364 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/10/2025 23:59
Interview date
13/10/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Registered Nurse - Discharge Lounge

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

An exiting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse within the Discharge Lounge Team in Withybush General Hospital. 

This is a part time post for 22.5 hours. 

The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidenced-based nursing care, working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. 

They will assist in the management and organisation of their clinical area and participating in the education, development and supervision of other staff members. 

Work alongside the nursing team members, providing support to junior colleagues in the provision of direct care. 

Demonstrate the Health Board’s values in everything that you do in the work environment.

Interviews to be held on 13/10/2025

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job include;-

Assess the patients nursing needs, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care to ensure delivery of effective patient care. 

Accept patients suitable for discharge following medical review and with discharge planning arrangements. If necessary, liaise with multidisciplinary teams as appropriate to assist discharge planning if required. 

Works in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams ensuring excellent communication, especially in relation to discharge planning. 
Carries out procedures in relation to care of patients e.g. dressing changes, Tinzaparin education, aseptic technique.

Recognises and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. 

Ensure Fundamentals of Care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure a high-quality service for service users. 

Ensure patient needs are met by working collaboratively with other professionals and agencies, especially in relation to ongoing care needs. 

Registered with the NMC to enable them to practice within their profession and acts in accordance with the NMC’s Code of Professional Practice.

 The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that  all resources within the area are used to an optimum effect. 

Maintains up to date skills and knowledge and awareness of professional issues. 

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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
  • Current NMC registration
Desirable criteria
  • Degree in Nursing
  • Evidence of post registration study and training.

Experience

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

Language Abilities

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
David Hawkings
Job title
Senior Nurse Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01437774321
Additional information

Susan Charlton

Senior Sister Ward 11

[email protected]

01437 773311

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