Job summary
The Women and Children Directorate of Hywel Dda University Health Board has an exciting opportunity for Band 6 Paediatric Outpatients Junior Sister to join our Paediatric Outpatient Nursing Team.
The post holder will provide clinical and managerial leadership of the Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire Outpatients Department reporting to the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for Paediatrics Outpatients Department.
The setting of standards of care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating.This will include the daily management of the outpatients setting over three sites (Carmarthen, Llanelli and Withybush), working within guidelines and codes of practice.
Main duties of the job
The role will include being responsible for the day to day management of the departments andco-ordinate the Outpatients departments taking responsibility for planning and day-to-day organisation of the clinics and other activities held in the children's centres.
Accountable for the provision and promotion of high standards of holistic family-canteredcare to the children and families.
Be a competent, knowledgeable and visible practitioner, ensuring the provision of excellent evidence-based nursing care for children and their families.
Will be required to work in an environment which is complex, demanding and unpredictable, dealing with a number of complex situations, formulating and adjusting plans accordingly.
Be knowledgeable of the Children Act, Child Protection Procedures, Human Rights Act and all reports relevant to children.
Demonstrate a professional approach to work and act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times, ensuring compliance from the ward team.
Be directly involved in the development of policies, protocols, guidelines and procedures for the clinical area.
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 ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 31/07/2025
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 ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 31/07/2025
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
- Current NMC registration
- RN part 8 or 15 of the register
- Evidence of dynamic CPD to Postgraduate Diploma Level
- EPLS/APLS/PALS
- Aware of NMC Codes of Practice
- Excellent paediatric knowledge
- Understanding of professional and current in children's nursing
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- Child protection trained Level 2 and 3
- Knowledge of importance of research and evidence based practice relating theory to practice
- Provide specialist clinical advice within the multidisciplinary team
- Aware of cultural differences and needs
- Understanding of audit and research methodologies
- Handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Awareness of Clinical Governance
- Awareness of equality and diversity
Desirable
- NVQ D32/33 Assessors course
- Possession of relevant degree or in process of obtaining
- WNB 998 of equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Good experience of working within the paediatric clinical environment
- Ability to provide supervisory management
- Participate in recruitment and selection
- Evidence of mandatory and statutory training
- Participation in IPR
Desirable
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Participation in recruitment and selection
- Experience of working Paediatric Out Patients
- Participation in IPR
- Previous experience of leadership and management
Language skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- RN part 8 or 15 of the register
- Evidence of dynamic CPD to Postgraduate Diploma Level
- EPLS/APLS/PALS
- Aware of NMC Codes of Practice
- Excellent paediatric knowledge
- Understanding of professional and current in children's nursing
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- Child protection trained Level 2 and 3
- Knowledge of importance of research and evidence based practice relating theory to practice
- Provide specialist clinical advice within the multidisciplinary team
- Aware of cultural differences and needs
- Understanding of audit and research methodologies
- Handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Awareness of Clinical Governance
- Awareness of equality and diversity
Desirable
- NVQ D32/33 Assessors course
- Possession of relevant degree or in process of obtaining
- WNB 998 of equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Good experience of working within the paediatric clinical environment
- Ability to provide supervisory management
- Participate in recruitment and selection
- Evidence of mandatory and statutory training
- Participation in IPR
Desirable
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Participation in recruitment and selection
- Experience of working Paediatric Out Patients
- Participation in IPR
- Previous experience of leadership and management
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).
