Job summary
Are you a passionate and dynamic Registered Nurse, looking to make an impact in public health? This is your opportunity to join a fast-paced, and pro-active team. Delivering a safe and effective service to improve population health.
As part of this role, you will perform clinical assessments and play a key role in vaccine administration, preparation and post monitoring. You will develop skills in venepuncture, cannulation, IV/IM treatments and screening.
You will work alongside a range of services, including Community Outreach, working with hard-to-reach service users. You will support specialist teams including blood borne virus, school nursing, primary care, public Health, local authority, Occupational Health, Infection prevention and control, midwifery and children's services.
You will be at the forefront of health protection and immunisations, responding appropriately to outbreaks, testing and post exposure vaccinations. You will make a direct and lasting impact on the health and well-being of our Hywel Dda community. The role is predominantly community based, with the flexibility to support outbreaks in secondary care settings. Whether you are vaccinating/testing in homes, schools, GP clinics, community pop-up venues, you will be a valued member of the team.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting time to join our public health team, staff innovation and development is at the core of what we do. If you are ready to take on this impactful and rewarding role.
Work with service leads to analyse information gathered through contacts with families and undertake assessments and make informed decisions and professional judgments on treatment schedules and pathways which must be recorded in the documentation and when writing reports.
Work with the service leads to assess families with complex needs which will inform referrals to other multi agency professionals if necessary.
Engage with colleagues, multi-agencies and relevant stakeholders to target areas of low uptake of immunisations and outbreak scenarios and improve and enhance uptake across the whole Hywel Dda University Health Board's footprint.
Plan, organise and prioritise own workload and identify and discuss competing priorities service leads.
Act in accordance with legal and statutory guidance and comply with all Hywel Dda University Health Board policies and procedures, including safeguarding.
Act independently within the health board and professional guidelines, referring to supervisory management as appropriate.
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
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 27/04/2026
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
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 27/04/2026
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
- NMC Registered Qualified Nurse
- Understanding of public health, Health protection & Immunisation working
- Knowledge of Wales Safeguarding Procedures
- Evidence of ongoing education & professional development
- Willing to undertake further training as necessary
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration study and training
- Supervision of staff
- Implementation of new ideas/practices
- Evidence of postregistration education - Diploma / Degree Level
- Knowledge of incident reporting policy
Experience
Essential
- Pre-registration/professional evidence in direct nursing care
- Experience of providing holistic nursing care
- Venepuncture & Cannulation skills
Desirable
- Community experience
- Immunisation delivery experience
- Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
- Implement evidence-based practice
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- NMC Registered Qualified Nurse
- Understanding of public health, Health protection & Immunisation working
- Knowledge of Wales Safeguarding Procedures
- Evidence of ongoing education & professional development
- Willing to undertake further training as necessary
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration study and training
- Supervision of staff
- Implementation of new ideas/practices
- Evidence of postregistration education - Diploma / Degree Level
- Knowledge of incident reporting policy
Experience
Essential
- Pre-registration/professional evidence in direct nursing care
- Experience of providing holistic nursing care
- Venepuncture & Cannulation skills
Desirable
- Community experience
- Immunisation delivery experience
- Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
- Implement evidence-based 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).
