Job summary
- Main area
- Stroke Medicine
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 7.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 100-NMR231-0725
- Employer
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Withybush General Hospital
- Town
- Haverfordwest
- Salary
- £39,263 - £47,280 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/08/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 27/08/2025
Employer heading

Stroke Specialist Nurse
Band 6
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Stroke Team for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse who would like to develop their clinical skills and promote effective quality of care to patients with stroke conditions.
The post is for a permanent 7.5 hrs Stroke Specialist Nurse in Stroke medicine.
Interviews to be held on 27/8/2025
Main duties of the job
The post holder will facilitate relevant practice development in line with National standards, guidance and best practice through clinical practice, leadership, education, research and audit which reflect the Health Board clinical governance objectives. You will work as an integral member of the wider multi-disciplinary team to promote clinical and cost-effective care.
Potential candidates must have good communication and time management skills. They must be capable of supervising and educating staff, promoting personal and professional development within the team. The successful candidate must be able to use their own initiative but be able to work well as part of a team and know when to seek advice. Knowledge of evidence-based practice in stroke medicine is desirable.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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); 97 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.
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 Level 1 with extensive post registration experience to include stroke care.
- Willing to undertake an in house leadership development programme.
- Willing to undertake all other training essential to role
- Evidence of CPD
- Clinical governance understanding
Desirable criteria
- BSc (in health related subject) or willing to work toward.
- Teaching and Assessing Module
- Clinical Supervision Module
- People management/supervision training.
- Specific clinical training / education related to stroke care.
Language Skills
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post registration experience, including experience in relevant clinical field to postgraduate diploma level
- Experience of working within a multi professional environment
- Able to work autonomously
- Use of IT in clinical setting
- Organisational policies/procedures
Desirable criteria
- Clinical audit and research skills.
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Louise Coombe
- Job title
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01437774280
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