Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to be a Professional and Practice Development Nurse within Hywel Dda University Health Board. This is a permanent, part time position of 22.5 hours.
We are looking for a motivated Registered Nurse to join the 3 other Professional and Practice Development Nurses across our 4 acute hospital sites, under the Nursing Professional Standards Team.
This Professional and Practice Development Nurse working patterns will be flexible, which can be discussed at interview.
There will be an opportunity to negotiate retaining clinical hours within a relevant clinical setting if required.
Interviews to be held on 18/9/25
Main duties of the job
As a member of the wider Nursing Professional Standards Team, you will be working closely with Corporate Nursing Team. You are required to contribute towards the development of nursing practice that meets the needs of patients, their families and the organisation.
Previous experience as a mentor or involvement with developing and delivering training and support is essential.Applicants will need to demonstrate effective facilitation skills that have achieved proven patient care improvements, and contributed towards the on-going professional and practice development of others.The post holder will need to communicate and work effectively with all grades and disciplines of staff. The ability to prioritise workload, think creatively to support innovation and have excellent organisational skills are very important for this role.
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
- Current NMC Registration
- Bachelors degree in appropriate/health-related subject
- Postgraduate diploma in appropriate subject or equivalent level of experience
- Extensive knowledge and application of NMC Code to practice/Guidance
- Knowledge of quality Improvement methodologies and application to practice
- Extensive knowledge and experience / understanding of collaborative practice
- Understanding/experience of mentorship / clinical supervision / reflective practice / Coaching
- Knowledge of the research process
- Bronze IQT (Improving Quality Together)
Desirable
- PGCE (or equivalent experience to postgraduate diploma level)
- Attendance at International Practice Development School or equivalent
- Facilitation/ Coaching programme
- Recognised improvement accredited course e.g. Improvement in practice - Improvement Cymru
- Clinical Supervision
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 programme using variety of methods and situations
- Evidence of facilitating reflective practice
- Experience and skills in clinical audit and using measurable outcomes to inform practice developments
- Able to critically analyse audit findings / research and apply to practice
- Evidence of broad spectrum of nursing experience
- IT skills to include presentation packages
Desirable
- Experience of developing and delivering educational programmes / curriculum design
- A detailed understanding of the research process
- Experience of developing and undertaking research projects Experience of developing and undertaking research projects
- Publication of Academic Papers/ dissemination of practice developments
- Experience of Audit
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse
- Current NMC Registration
- Bachelors degree in appropriate/health-related subject
- Postgraduate diploma in appropriate subject or equivalent level of experience
- Extensive knowledge and application of NMC Code to practice/Guidance
- Knowledge of quality Improvement methodologies and application to practice
- Extensive knowledge and experience / understanding of collaborative practice
- Understanding/experience of mentorship / clinical supervision / reflective practice / Coaching
- Knowledge of the research process
- Bronze IQT (Improving Quality Together)
Desirable
- PGCE (or equivalent experience to postgraduate diploma level)
- Attendance at International Practice Development School or equivalent
- Facilitation/ Coaching programme
- Recognised improvement accredited course e.g. Improvement in practice - Improvement Cymru
- Clinical Supervision
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 programme using variety of methods and situations
- Evidence of facilitating reflective practice
- Experience and skills in clinical audit and using measurable outcomes to inform practice developments
- Able to critically analyse audit findings / research and apply to practice
- Evidence of broad spectrum of nursing experience
- IT skills to include presentation packages
Desirable
- Experience of developing and delivering educational programmes / curriculum design
- A detailed understanding of the research process
- Experience of developing and undertaking research projects Experience of developing and undertaking research projects
- Publication of Academic Papers/ dissemination of practice developments
- Experience of Audit
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).
