Job summary
As a member of the Quality Assurance and Practice Development team the post-holder will be supported by the Senior Nurse for Quality Assurance and Practice Development, to work dynamically and collaboratively to facilitate the University Health Board, MHLD Directorate and Professional nursing priorities. Working substantively with all levels of nursing and multi-disciplinary teams in practice locations, to promote excellence in nursing and continual professional development that delivers safe and high quality care to patients.
The post holder will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the facilitation of specific service development initiatives and programmes across the Directorate as directed by the Senior Nurse of Quality Assurance and Practice Development (MHLD). The post holder will need to recognise and utilise creative and accessible work-based learning opportunities to enable the key objectives of the role to be achieved successfully.
The Professional Practice and Service Improvement Nurse will support the development of service improvement across the Directorate. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across all locations to support the wider Directorate team and deliver key objectives and will be mainly based in Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli.
Main duties of the job
The main duties are:
- Working autonomously as a specialist and accessible professional role model for practice-based staff providing professional and practice development advice.
- Promoting the development of a creative learning culture.
- Developing, delivering and evaluating formal/informal teaching sessions and work-based learning programmes.
- Contributing towards initiatives that result in changes to existing practice and systems of professional working.
- Promoting critical analysis of the current evidence base encouraging staff to apply the findings to nursing/clinical practice, advocating a research-based approach towards all professional practice activity.
- Contribute to relevant University Health Board committees/groups.
- Regular review and evaluation of work undertaken in conjunction with the Senior Nurse for Professional Practice and Quality Assurance to measure the effectiveness of outcomes into nursing/clinical practice and patient care.
- Undertake Serious Incident Reviews across the Directorate, working with colleagues to create and implement Improvement Plans and associated learning from event forum attendance.
- Lead on Quality Improvement Projects across the Directorate.
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 02/02/2026.
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:
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 (Nursing Midwifery Council) Registration
- Bachelor's 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 or equivalent
- 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
- 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 (Nursing Midwifery Council) Registration
- Bachelor's 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 or equivalent
- 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
- 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).
