Job summary
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 todemonstratethe 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 sites. The 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
About us
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
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration experience in a variety of settings
- RGN (Level 1)
- Knowledge of organisations policies/ procedures
Desirable
- Clinical audit experience
- Experience of working in occupational health
- Experience of giving vaccinations as community or practice based nurse
Experience
Essential
- 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
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration experience in a variety of settings
- RGN (Level 1)
- Knowledge of organisations policies/ procedures
Desirable
- Clinical audit experience
- Experience of working in occupational health
- Experience of giving vaccinations as community or practice based nurse
Experience
Essential
- 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
- 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
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).
