Job summary
- Main area
- Discharge Lounge
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (days)
- Job ref
- 100-NMR209-0725
- Employer
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Prince Philip hospital
- Town
- Llanelli
- Salary
- £30,420 - £37,030 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/07/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 01/08/2025
Employer heading
Registered Nurse
Band 5
Job overview
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Nursing team at the Discharge Lounge Prince Philip Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity to aid with patient flow within the hospital.
Candidate will need to be good team worker with good communication skills and works within the NMC Code of conduct.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for nurses that are passionate about delivering the best care possible, who have excellent communication skills and are willing to work as part of a committed and skilled multi-disciplinary team.
We have a very supportive environment for registered nurses with an on-site professional development nurse as well as an excellent preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses.
Working at Prince Philip Hospital provides a wonderful opportunity, both in and out of work. The area is set in part of the beautiful Carmarthenshire countryside which connects to part of the Coastal Pathway and beautiful surrounding beaches.
Interviews will be held on 01/08/25
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
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Degree in Nursing
- Evidence of post registration study and training, e.g. POVA
- Evidence of post registration study and training, e.g. Child Protection
- Intermediate Life Support if required in clinical setting
Experience
Essential criteria
- Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
- Experience of providing holistic nursing care
- Interest in developing nursing skills
Desirable criteria
- Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
- Implement evidence based practice
Language Abilities
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Catrin Rooney
- Job title
- Senior Nurse Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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