Job summary
The Clinical Informatics Nurse will assist the Health Board/Trust in the development and implementation of informatics projects, such as electronic prescribing and medicines administration (ePMA). The post holder as an experienced registered nurse/midwife will be accountable to the Health Board Informatics Lead Nurse.
The post holder will assist with decision making and support the leadership and development of the standardisation and digitalisation of nursing documentation and processes, working collaboratively across the Health Board and NHS Wales with patients, carers, partners and professionals. The aim of the digitisation programmes is to improve patient care, experience and outcomes through the development of high quality agile information, systems and technologies, applying the 'Once for Wales' principles whererelevant.
The principle objective for the post is to assist in the transformation of health service delivery, promoting new ways of working utilising information technology to improve access to clinical information and knowledge to enhance shared decision making regarding patient care. The post holder will assist the Informatics Lead Nurse in representing the organisation in setting the strategic direction and operationalisation across the health board and NHS Wales.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Service Management: Independently manage complex clinical and digital scenarios, support end users, and contribute to audits, surveys, and research to evaluate digital transformation impact.
- Quality Assurance & Design: Advise on data standards, interpret regulatory requirements, and assess the impact of digital systems on nursing operations and patient safety. Contribute to policy development and system testing.
- Delivery: Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of digital nursing documentation and its integration with other systems. Collaborate with IT teams and promote system adoption.
- User Engagement: Act as a clinical resource, gather feedback from users, and facilitate workshops to inform system development and enhance patient safety.
- Leadership & Communication: Translate complex information across disciplines, represent nursing at national forums, and support communication strategies and educational sessions related to digital systems.
- Finance & Resources: Advise on digital equipment rollout, contribute to business continuity planning, and support funding bids and business case development.
- Professional Development: Deliver training programmes, evaluate their effectiveness, and demonstrate ongoing professional development in health informatics and digital programme management.
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
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 16 MONTHS UNTIL 31/03/2027 TO COVER SECONDMENT.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
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 12/11/2025
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 isdesirable 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
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 16 MONTHS UNTIL 31/03/2027 TO COVER SECONDMENT.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
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 12/11/2025
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 isdesirable 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/Midwife with Nursing & Midwifery Council
- BSc degree
- Evidence of training experience
- Postgraduate diploma level knowledge of Informatics and or project related experience
Experience
Essential
- Wide range of recent post registration experience
- Experience of applying NHS Wales Health & Care standards into practice
- Experience of Quality Assurance undertaking nursing audits, including nursing documentation
- Experience in delivering training and facilitation
- Understanding of change management process
- Experience of providing a mentorship role in clinical practice
Desirable
- Recent experience of medicines administration procedure and practice
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Midwife with Nursing & Midwifery Council
- BSc degree
- Evidence of training experience
- Postgraduate diploma level knowledge of Informatics and or project related experience
Experience
Essential
- Wide range of recent post registration experience
- Experience of applying NHS Wales Health & Care standards into practice
- Experience of Quality Assurance undertaking nursing audits, including nursing documentation
- Experience in delivering training and facilitation
- Understanding of change management process
- Experience of providing a mentorship role in clinical practice
Desirable
- Recent experience of medicines administration procedure and practice
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).
