Job summary
Would you like to develop your skills on educating and supporting our front line multi-disciplinary clinical staff to improve their recognition and escalation of the acutely unwell patient?
We are seeking an enthusiastic confident registered professional who currently works within the acute services.
You must have an up to date U.K. Resuscitation Council approved Advanced Life Support/European Paediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate or willing to undertake an ALS/EPALS Course to achieve provider/instructor status.
Main duties of the job
We are a dynamic and enthusiastic small team who are passionate in improving patient outcomes.
The team are very experienced clinical professionals whose aim is to empower the front line clinical teams to effectively recognise , manage and escalate an acutely unwell patient.
Provision of level 3 Immediate Life Support Training and ward based education to a broad field of clinical staff across the Health Board.
Monitor standards of resuscitation practice and equipment.
Support the clinical areas with their quality improvement plans in response to the Acute Deterioration Programme.
This post is based predominantly at Bronglais General Hospital in Aberystwyth, but may require travel to other hospitals within Hywel Dda Health Board.
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 17/02/2026
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 & Knowledge
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse (RGN Adult)
- Post graduate diploma or equivalent specialist knowledge / post registration experience in a relevant specialist field
- Valid possession of RC(UK) ALS providers certificate
Desirable
- BSc
- PGCE
- EPLS & ALS Instructor
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in acute care
- Evidence of previous contributions towards developing clinical practice
- Evidence of previous contributions towards training and education
Desirable
- Experience of conducting audit and research
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse (RGN Adult)
- Post graduate diploma or equivalent specialist knowledge / post registration experience in a relevant specialist field
- Valid possession of RC(UK) ALS providers certificate
Desirable
- BSc
- PGCE
- EPLS & ALS Instructor
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in acute care
- Evidence of previous contributions towards developing clinical practice
- Evidence of previous contributions towards training and education
Desirable
- Experience of conducting audit and 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).
