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Job summary

Main area
General Medicine
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
100-NMR255-0926
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bronglais General Hospital
Town
Aberystwyth
Salary
£50,129 - £57,365 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/09/2026 23:59
Interview date
28/09/2026

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Clinical Nurse Specialist Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Band 7

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


 

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced clinical practitioner with a high level of skill and theoretical knowledge. The purpose of this role is to provide specialist nursing care, advice, guidance and leadership, and to take responsibility for a specialist nursing service.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced-based nursing care and provide expert advice and clinical practice.

You will work autonomously and manage your own workload as a lead specialist in your area, provide specialist education and training to staff.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will practice autonomously, demonstrating expert problem solving and clinical decision-making skills while demonstrating accountability and responsibility (NES).

Assessing, managing, delivering and co-ordinating the plan of care for patients utilising the effective and efficient use of resources

You will undertake investigations driven by protocol and within your competence. Interpret results and act accordingly.

Providing specialist, expert clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues, patients and carers/relatives.

Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and directing care / interventions and evaluating effectiveness (NES).

You will delegate the delivery of care where appropriate in line with NHS Wales’ delegation framework and NMC Code of Professional Practice (2018).

Undertaking clinical sessions in a variety of clinical areas across HDUHB.
Following the necessary training and competencies, the post holder will be required to perform highly specialised physical and clinical skills where accuracy is of paramount importance in accordance with departmental policies.

You will undertake home visits as necessary.

Undertaking non-medical prescribing – following successful completion of the relevant nonmedical prescribing course.

You will undertake patient specific education with patients and relatives

Working for our organisation

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); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. 

Interviews will be held on 28/09/2026

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 criteria
  • Registered Nurse (Part 1)
  • Current NMC Registration
  • Masters Degree or equivalent experience
  • Specialist qualifications
  • Expert level of knowledge in clinical speciality
  • Knowledge of service improvement
  • Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching qualification
  • Management qualification
  • Advanced clinical skills
  • Non-medical Prescribing course

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in the relevant specialty
  • Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
  • Experience of managing a ward/area/department
  • Experience of working with pre-registration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
  • Experience of undertaking audit
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of participating in research

Language skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dawn Jones
Job title
Head of Nursing
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01970635846