Job summary
A new challenge? An exciting opportunity? Is this what you are looking for? If so, how about joining us in the Fishguard and St David's District Nursing Team.
The role is suitable for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse. This is a permanent full time position, working 37.5 hours a week over as part of a 7-day-week rota, including weekends and bank holidays.
The suitable candidate must hold excellent communication and time management skills, have a flexible approach to the needs of the service and work well as part of a team. Community experience is preferred for this post, but not essential. The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.
Interviews to be held on 14/8/25
Main duties of the job
Provide and be accountable for the provision of a high standard of cost effective, safe, individualised nursing care to patients in the community setting through the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating of patient care. This will be based upon evidencebased practice in line with legal requirements and health board policies relating to practiceand the NMC Code.
Provide care to adult patients in their own home, residential or nursing care home, clinic setting or holiday accommodation with any medical/ nursing condition. Have delegated responsibility for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care packages and contribute to the application process for continuing health carefunding.
Deputise for the District Nurse in their absence and support them in the efficient running of the caseload.
Contribute to the induction and training of new staff members, student nurses, pre and post basic students.
Be flexible, adaptable in order to accommodate the needs of the service, be able to contribute to the performance of the community nursing team and develop professionally within the role.
Work alone and with confidence to make decisions without supervision.
Work in line with the Health board Lone Worker policy.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
- 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
- Postregistration 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
- Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2018)
- Able to relate theory to practice through reflective skills
Desirable
- Relevant community experience
- Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of the community
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- Postregistration 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
- Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2018)
- Able to relate theory to practice through reflective skills
Desirable
- Relevant community experience
- Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of the community
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).
