Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full Time 37.5 hours per week, Band 7 Team Leader within the Continuing Care Team within the Carmarthenshire area.
This role will allow for consistency in management which will be able to provide the appropriate level of assurance level required that staff have the skills and expertise to provide competent, confident and compassionate care to patient with complex health and Palliative and End of Life Care (PEOLC) needs.
We are looking for a motivated candidate with significant previous Community Nursing and staff management experience, to lead community services into the future.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for the management, supervision and teaching of a team of band 3 Health Care Support Workers in addition to a Band 6 operational Registered Nurse.In addition to this they will provide clinical advice to the team and other professional agencies, acting as a resource for evidence-based care. This will include additional Band 7 management tier to provide an oversight of the third sector provision of PEOLC within the County to ensure appropriate prioritisation, allocation and provision of care.The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and work as part of the MDT, in order to meet the needs of the caseload and local population and must be both an experienced clinician and manager of staff.The ability to travel between locations in a timely manner is essential for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 20.11.2025
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 Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Part 1
- Current NMC Registration
- Bachelor degree (or equivalent experience)
- Specialist Practice Award in District Nursing - post graduate
- Knowledge of legislation pertinent to role
- Bronze IQT
- Teaching/Coaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
Desirable
- Recognised management/leadership qualification
- Recognised leadership qualification
- Experience of leading a team
- Masters degree in pertinent subject
Experience
Essential
- Proven and relevant experience at Band 6 within a community setting
- Appropriate experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
- Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2018)
- Proven post-registration experience and evidence of coordinating and managing a team of staff
- Able to demonstrate an awareness of professional issues and developments
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Experience in budget management
- Experience of effective staff management
- Experience of running a ward/area/department
- Experience of mentoring preregistration nursing/midwifery students
- IT skills
- Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills
- Good knowledge of information governance/data protection requirements
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Band 7 role
- Understanding of financial and resource management processes
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Part 1
- Current NMC Registration
- Bachelor degree (or equivalent experience)
- Specialist Practice Award in District Nursing - post graduate
- Knowledge of legislation pertinent to role
- Bronze IQT
- Teaching/Coaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
Desirable
- Recognised management/leadership qualification
- Recognised leadership qualification
- Experience of leading a team
- Masters degree in pertinent subject
Experience
Essential
- Proven and relevant experience at Band 6 within a community setting
- Appropriate experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
- Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2018)
- Proven post-registration experience and evidence of coordinating and managing a team of staff
- Able to demonstrate an awareness of professional issues and developments
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Experience in budget management
- Experience of effective staff management
- Experience of running a ward/area/department
- Experience of mentoring preregistration nursing/midwifery students
- IT skills
- Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills
- Good knowledge of information governance/data protection requirements
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Band 7 role
- Understanding of financial and resource management processes
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).
