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Job summary

Main area
District Nursing
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 15 hours per week
Job ref
100-NMR245-0825
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
3 T's - Towy Valley
Town
Llandeilo/Llandovery/Nantgaredig
Salary
£31,516 - £38,364 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/08/2025 23:59
Interview date
27/08/2025

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

This is a 0.4 WTE Band 5 permanent post, 15 Hours.

3T's - Towy team are looking for a motivated Band 5 nurse to join the team.  The area is relatively rural so you would have to have good time management skills, be organised, enjoy working as part of a team and as an autonomous practitioner. 

Training will be offered as part of the post. You must have the ability to travel between rural sites in a timely manner where there is limited or no public transport.

Main duties of the job

The role of Community Nurse will involve: -

Catheter management

Palliative care

PICC Line management

Implementing the Nursing Process

Leg Ulcer Management

Wound Management

Venepuncture

Manual Evacuations

Management of drains.

Liaising with Primary Health Care Team and other agencies.

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 27/08/2025

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

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
  • Post registration 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
Sian James
Job title
Senior District Nursing Sister & Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07815 838 063
Additional information

Community Sister - Claire Billing  07815 837 914

Clinical Lead Nurse - Derlys Jones  07811 711 642

 

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