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Job summary

Main area
Occupational Health
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
Various full and part time hours considered
Job ref
100-NMR185-0625
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Withybush General Hospital
Town
Haverfordwest
Salary
£30,420 - £37,030 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/07/2025 23:59
Interview date
17/07/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Occupational Health 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.


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 an experienced Registered Nurse to join our expanding Occupational Health Service.  

We believe it to be a hard working but friendly, supportive and nurturing environment, with many established and experienced practitioners.  

This post offers an excellent opportunity to work in an interesting and developing service environment.  

The role will cover all core aspects of occupational health provision, pre-employment assessment of staff, immunisation programmes, health promotion, health surveillance and daily provision of advice for service users within the Health Board. 

We have full or part time hours available.  

Main duties of the job

Applicants should be able to demonstrate the use of evidence-based practice and be proactive in managing change. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role. 

We have vacancies across the Occupational health service in Withybush, Bronglais and Glangwili General hospital sitesThe successful candidate will be required on occasion to cover clinics across all 4 sites where needed. 

Successful applicants will be given support and training for the post, we encourage professional development within our service. 

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 17/07/25

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
  • Post registration experience in a variety of settings
  • RGN (Level 1)
  • Knowledge of organisations policies/ procedures
Desirable criteria
  • Clinical audit experience
  • Experience of working in occupational health
  • Experience of giving vaccinations as community or practice based nurse

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of professional development and willingness to acquire qualification relevant to occupational health nursing practice
  • Professional awareness and ongoing professional development
  • Good knowledge base of clinical conditions
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching & Assessing module
  • Counselling module
  • Health & Safety (e.g. Nebosh or losh)
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Venepuncture
  • Health Promotion Module
  • Infection Control Module
  • Industrial Audiometry course
  • Stress Management
  • Understanding of clinical governance

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
Rose Edwards
Job title
Senior Occupational Health Advisor
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 303 9674
Additional information

Jacqueline Arundel

Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisor

Email: [email protected]

Contact number: 03003039674

 

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