Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced registered nurse to provide clinical nursing leadership within the Waiting List Support Service (WLSS) within Hywel Dda University Health Board.
The service objective is to provide advice and support to patients awaiting planned care in order to promote healthy lifestyle choices, prevent deterioration and deconditioning and help patients to prepare for treatment and recovery in line with the Welsh Government's Promote, Prevent, Prepare policy for Planned Care.
As clinical lead nurse within the multidisciplinary service the successful candidate will be responsible for the clinical oversight and governance of the service and have line management and professional responsibility for the registered nurses within the service. The post holder will work closely with all relevant stakeholders to actively review, develop and evaluate service delivery and new ways of working.
The successful candidate will have significant clinical experience working within a multidisciplinary team across different clinical specialties/ conditions within an integrated care system.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 17/9/25
Main duties of the job
Provide expert advice and clinical guidance based on evidence based practice.
Work autonomously and manage own workload as a lead clinician within the defined area.
Provide appropriate supervision education and training to Staff within defined area.
Lead and manage a team of individuals within defined area.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with colleagues to support the development of services within the designated area. This will include leading in quality improvement, audit and service evaluation.
Lead the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of services within the defined 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 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
- Registered Nurse (Part 1)
- Current NMC Registration
- Masters Degree or equivalent experience in clinical practice
- Bronze IQT
- Expert level of clinical knowledge
- 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 knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at Band 6
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Experience of working in a multiprofessional environment
- Proven post registration experience and evidence of coordinating and managing a team of staff
- Experience of working with preregistration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
- Experience of critical appraisal and undertaking audit
- Good knowledge of information governance/data protection requirements
- 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 and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Part 1)
- Current NMC Registration
- Masters Degree or equivalent experience in clinical practice
- Bronze IQT
- Expert level of clinical knowledge
- 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 knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at Band 6
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Experience of working in a multiprofessional environment
- Proven post registration experience and evidence of coordinating and managing a team of staff
- Experience of working with preregistration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
- Experience of critical appraisal and undertaking audit
- Good knowledge of information governance/data protection requirements
- 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).
