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Job summary

Main area
School Nursing
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Term time hours
37.5 hours per week (Term time only)
Job ref
100-NMR206-0725
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
R & A Offices
Town
Llangennech
Salary
£37,898 - £45,637 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/07/2025 23:59
Interview date
30/07/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nursing

Band 6

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.


Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse with the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) qualification in School Nursing to join our large School Nursing Team in Carmarthenshire as a Band 6 School Nurse.

This is a permanent post working  37.5 hrs a week, term time  within the Carmarthenshire area.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting time to be involved in School Nursing as we are implementing the new refreshed 2017 Welsh Government "A Framework for a School Nursing Service in Wales".
 
School Nurses are central to a range of services that promote public health and support the physical, emotional and social health of children and young people aged between 5 to 18 years and contribute to a healthy school culture.
 

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

Interviews will be held on 30/07/25

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 & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Current NMC Registration
  • BSc Hons SCPHN in School Nursing
  • Evidence of CPD to postgraduate diploma level
  • Safeguarding Children Child Protection (Level 3)
  • School Nursing Framework
  • Mentorship / Supervision
Desirable criteria
  • Sexual Health Knowledge
  • Research
  • Continence knowledge
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Management

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Multi agency working
  • Community experience
  • Child protection experience
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience working as qualified SCPHN
  • Working with children/young people

Language Skills

Essential criteria
  • Level 1 Welsh Speaker

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability 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
Avril Jones
Job title
School Nurse Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01554 899094