Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our small, highly trained clinical team in the Aberglasney Suite and the Withybush Colposcopy Service. The Aberglasney suite offers gynaecology outpatient services including Colposcopy, hysteroscopy, and other gynaecological minor op procedures. As a Band 5 staff nurse within the team you will be required to support the Lead Nurse and other colleagues to deliver a high quality service to meet the needs of women undergoing Colposcopy and gynaecological procedures.
The post is based at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen. However you will be required to cover clinics in Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest for at least two days a week, therefore the ability to work across trust is an essential requirement.
Main duties of the job
The ability to work autonomously and at the same time as part of a team and to have a flexible and reliable approach to work is essential. Flexibility is required to cover clinics from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am and 6pm. It is essential to have good communication and interpersonal skills as counselling women is an important part of the role. Previous experience in women's health and smear taking would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be given to the successful applicant. Good IT skills are also essential.
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 26/09/23
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job 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.
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Job description
Job 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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Evidence of statutory and mandatory training
Desirable
- Research/Audit skills
- Nursing diploma/degree
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in Gynae/Women's health
- Relevant continued professional development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Understanding of issues related to colposcopy
- Smear taker
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Evidence of statutory and mandatory training
Desirable
- Research/Audit skills
- Nursing diploma/degree
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in Gynae/Women's health
- Relevant continued professional development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Understanding of issues related to colposcopy
- Smear taker
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Language Skills
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili General Hospital and Withybush General Hospital
Carmarthen and Haverfordwest
SA31 2AF
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
