Job summary If you are a dynamic individual who enjoys a challenge and would like to join a team who are passionate about providing high quality outpatient care to their patients, then we want to hear from you. We are a small team providing nurse led community clinics as well as support to various traditional Consultant led clinics across Aberaeron and Cardigan Integrated Care Centres. There will also be a requirement to provide the occasional community clinic in Tregaron. Outpatient services offers nursing a variety of specialities to gain and consolidate clinical skill and experience and can be a good starting point for career steering or opportunities to explore future specialist roles in clinical specialities with direct clinical exposure. Perspective candidates will be required to have recent experience within the NHS health care system and previous outpatient nursing would be advantageous. but not necessary. Training will be provided to successful candidates to enable effective working practices to support the patient experience, patient safety and to be independent practitioners in our nurse led Ear micro-suction, Trail Without Catheter & regular catheter change clinics. If successful you would also be part of a team that is developing skills to provide ambulatory care for a wide variety of care needs in the future. Main duties of the job Outpatient's is a diverse, multidisciplinary environment that requires flexible and adaptable skills, an aptitude to learn and a motivation to develop your own skills. We cover a wide range of Consultant led specialities including Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Ear Nose and Throat, Diabetes, Rheumatology and Paediatrics, as well as our own nurse led community clinics. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, organised and committed to give high quality nursing care and be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. You will consistently ensure that a patient's privacy, dignity and psychological well-being is always maintained and that the care given is patient centred. You need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills especially being able to form an 'instant' relationship with patients due to the transitory nature of outpatient work. We need individuals who are forward thinking, well organised with a positive attitude towards flexibility and change. We are a proactive department supporting student nurses, apprentices, work placement and HCSW development. As a qualified nurse within the department, you will act as both a Practice Assessor and/or a Practice Supervisor. 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 14/04/2025 About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest. Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire. Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion). Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes. Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum (pro rata if part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 100-NMR096-0325 Job locations Aberaeron Integrated Care Centre Aberaeron SA46 0DY Job description Job 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 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. Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary. https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/ Job description Job 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 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. Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary. https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/ Person Specification Qualification and knowledge Essential Current NMC registration Desirable Degree in Nursing Evidence in post registration training and study eg POVA Evidence in post registration training and study eg Child protection Evidence in post registration training and study eg ILS Experience Essential Pre- registration evidence in direct patient care Experience in providing holistic nursing care Interest in developing nursing skills Desirable Clear understanding of clinical governance framework Implement evidence based practice Language skills Desirable Welsh speaker (Level 1) Person Specification Qualification and knowledge Essential Current NMC registration Desirable Degree in Nursing Evidence in post registration training and study eg POVA Evidence in post registration training and study eg Child protection Evidence in post registration training and study eg ILS Experience Essential Pre- registration evidence in direct patient care Experience in providing holistic nursing care Interest in developing nursing skills Desirable Clear understanding of clinical governance framework Implement evidence based practice Language skills Desirable Welsh speaker (Level 1) 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Aberaeron Integrated Care Centre Aberaeron SA46 0DY Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)