Job summary
This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 31/03/2027.
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
Are you a registered health care professional with a proven track record of leadership in operational clinical practice and implementing or sustaining changes within your clinical area? Are you looking for a new challenge and interested in playing a key role in supporting the implementation of the digital strategy within Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB)?
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a crucial role in clinical leadership, combining clinical expertise with information technology to transform services, streamline healthcare processes and enhance patient care and safety.
The implementation and optimisation of digital clinical systems, including e-Flow, e-Obs, and Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (ePMA) will transform care delivery, improving efficiency and safety. You will play a key role in leading the planning of staff engagement, provision of multi-professional training and support all staff groups--before, during, and after implementation. They will also be expected to actively promote digital engagement and inclusion across the organisation and promote the benefits of digital working.
Main duties of the job
The Informatics Clinical Health Care Specialist will assist the Lead Nurse for Informatics in implementing the project of digitalising clinical records across the health board. They will also contribute to delivery of the other strategic goals of the corporate team.
The principal object of the post is to assist in the modernisation of health service delivery, using information technology to improve access to clinical information and knowledge to enhance shared decision making regarding patient care. This will involve closely working with the Lead Informatics Nurse and a team of Informatics Health Care Professionals as well as liaising with the national project team (Digital Health Care Wales). The postholder will be an experienced health care professional assisting with decision making, planning and implementation of the project.
This role involves intensive periods of work, particularly during 'go live' phases. The ability to work clinical shift patterns over a 7-day/24-hour period is essential. The post holder must also demonstrate flexibility to meet service needs and be able to travel regularly across all Health Board sites.
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 28/08/2025
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:
- 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 Knoweldge
Essential
- Current NMC or HCPC Registration
- PGCE or equivalent experience
- Educated to Master's level, or equivalent experience
- Extensive knowledge of quality Improvement methodologies and application to practice
- Extensive knowledge and experience/understanding of collaborative practice
- Understanding of mentorship / clinical supervision / reflective practice / coaching
- Knowledge of the research process
Desirable
- Postregistration facilitation course
- Current NMC Registration as Teacher or Associate Teacher
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience including experience in a management / leadership role
- Evidence of previous contributions towards developing clinical practice
- Experience of teaching and delivering educational programmes
- Experience of conducting clinical audit and using measurable outcomes to inform practice development
- Ability to critically analyse audit /research and apply to practice setting
- A detailed understanding of IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in a facilitator role
- Experience of developing and undertaking research projects
- Publication of Academic Papers/ dissemination of practice developments
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knoweldge
Essential
- Current NMC or HCPC Registration
- PGCE or equivalent experience
- Educated to Master's level, or equivalent experience
- Extensive knowledge of quality Improvement methodologies and application to practice
- Extensive knowledge and experience/understanding of collaborative practice
- Understanding of mentorship / clinical supervision / reflective practice / coaching
- Knowledge of the research process
Desirable
- Postregistration facilitation course
- Current NMC Registration as Teacher or Associate Teacher
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience including experience in a management / leadership role
- Evidence of previous contributions towards developing clinical practice
- Experience of teaching and delivering educational programmes
- Experience of conducting clinical audit and using measurable outcomes to inform practice development
- Ability to critically analyse audit /research and apply to practice setting
- A detailed understanding of IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in a facilitator role
- Experience of developing and undertaking research projects
- Publication of Academic Papers/ dissemination of practice developments
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).
