Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic experienced stoma nurse to join the current colorectal service as the team lead in stoma care. The post holder will work very closely with the Colorectal Cancer CNS team and Colorectal Surgeons in need for stoma formation. The stoma nurses in Hywel Dda care for patients before and after emergency/elective colorectal surgery. This is a diverse role involving a significant amount of clinical care, which is delivered within acute/community hospitals, nurse led clinics, patient's homes and nursing/residential homes. Advice is also provided by telephone to patient, carers and GPs. The successful applicant must possess significant post-registration experience, possess good communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy teaching, which is a major focus of this role.
The base location would be at Glangwilli General Hospital, Carmarthen but with an expectation to travel to the other hospital sites and have the ability to travel to all areas of the UHB in a timely manner.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a team in providing specialist advice and nursing care for patients in the acute/community setting and nurse led clinics.
Provide support for patients undergoing stoma surgery for both benign and malignant disease and to assist in the adjustment to altered body image and function.
Promote patient independence in stoma care, optimising potential for recovery and rehabilitation to as near normal lifestyle as possible.
Acts as a resource for health care professionals, participating in teaching of patients and staff in clinical areas, aiming to improve and maintain quality standards of care for all stoma patients.
Provides specialist clinical advice for patients, their families and health care professionals
Post holder also must involve with leadership and management within the stoma team.
Post holder should be involved in service development, service review, audit and educating staff in wards.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 24/07/2025
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:
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 isdesirable 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 isdesirable 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 & Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Part 1)
- Current NMC Registration
- Master's Degree or equivalent experience
- Specialist qualifications
- Expert level of knowledge in clinical speciality
- Knowledge of service improvement
- Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Management qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Advanced clinical skills
- Non-medical Prescribing (v300)
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at Band 6
- Experience in the relevant specialty
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Experience of managing a ward/area/department
- Experience of working with pre-registration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
- Experience of undertaking audit
- Experience of using reflective learning to support the development of self and staff
Desirable
- Band 7 experience
- Experience of participating in research
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Part 1)
- Current NMC Registration
- Master's Degree or equivalent experience
- Specialist qualifications
- Expert level of knowledge in clinical speciality
- Knowledge of service improvement
- Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Management qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Advanced clinical skills
- Non-medical Prescribing (v300)
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at Band 6
- Experience in the relevant specialty
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Experience of managing a ward/area/department
- Experience of working with pre-registration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
- Experience of undertaking audit
- Experience of using reflective learning to support the development of self and staff
Desirable
- Band 7 experience
- Experience of participating in research
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).
