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Job summary

Main area
Paediatric Outpatients
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
Full or part time hours are available
Job ref
100-NMR230-0725
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Withybush General Hospital
Town
Haverfordwest
Salary
£31,516 - £38,364 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/08/2025 23:59
Interview date
28/08/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Paediatric Outpatients Staff 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.

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Job overview

Hywel Dda University Health Board would like to offer you an exciting opportunity to join our Paediatric Outpatient Department at our Withybush General Hospital site. 

This is a permanent post. Full or part time hours are available.

We are seeking a proactive, enthusiastic NMC Registered Children's Nurse to join our friendly, supportive and experienced team working with children, young people and their families in our Paediatric Outpatient Department. 

The post holder is expected to independently manage their own work and case load.

 

Main duties of the job

The post holder is expected to independently manage their own work and case load within the paediatric outpatient department.

Managing day to day flow of the outpatient department. Accountable for the smooth running of the Paediatric Outpatients department, carrying out direct patient care and general duties. 

Work as part of a Multi-disciplinary team in the Paediatric Outpatients Department.

Team leading when nurse in charge and problem solving.

Manage the Paediatric Outpatient department under the delegation of the Senior Charge Nurse. 

Leading the HCSW team in development, practice and general skills for the department. 

Ensuring health and safety standards are being adhered to 

Overseeing the running of clinics and being visible to assist where needed.

Essential to the post is phlebotomy skills and willing to learn skin prick testing for allergy patients, facilitating nurse led procedures and nurse led clinics. 

To ensure within their role a holistic approach to the patient, one which ensures family centred care and delivery of Hywel Dda University Health Board's core values. 

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

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

Interviews to be held on 28/08/2025

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. 

Interviews will be held on 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
  • Registered Nurse for Children (RNC)
  • Evidence of continuing professional development, statutory and mandatory training
  • Awareness of health Board policies and procedures
  • Able to relate theory to practice
Desirable criteria
  • Degree in nursing
  • Awareness of clinical governance
  • Evidence of post registration study and training, e.g. Child Protection, urine analysis, BM monitoring, venepuncture
  • Intermediate Paediatric Life Support

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Relevant experience with speciality
  • Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
  • Experience of working in an outpatient environment

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
David Riseborough
Job title
Senior Charge Nurse PACU & Paediatric OPD
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01267 229618
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