This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 23/01/2026.
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Community Children's Nursing Service. We are looking for an approachable, dynamic and innovative paediatric nurse who is articulate with good interpersonal and communication skills.
This stimulating and challenging role will offer you the opportunity to work as part of this friendly, supportive and experienced team working with children, young people (CYP) with complex health needs and their families.
The post is based in Child Health Withybush General Hospital Haverfordwest.
This is a fixed term / secondment, part-time post of 14 hours per week, working predominantly daytime, although flexibility is required to meet service needs.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to:
1. Provide high-quality nursing care for children in their own homes or alternative community settings.
2. Have continuing responsibility for the management of a caseload, including continuing care packages.
3. As a member of the Community Children's Nursing Team, ensure high standards of care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care in partnership with the child/young person and their family.
4. Contribute to the development of the service across Hywel Dda Health Board.
5. Act as a role model and expert practitioner.
6. Offer clinical leadership and management of students and others who work within the Team.
7. Facilitate an Integrated Children's Service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 13/01/2025.
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.
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. We welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Current NMC Registration RN Part 8 or 15 of the register.
* Postgraduate Diploma in Community Health Studies or willing to work towards with experience.
* Degree/Diploma or equivalent experience.
* WNB 998 or equivalent PILS/PALS.
Experience
* Experience at a senior level of practice.
* Ability to provide supervisory management.
* Participate in recruitment and selection.
* Evidence of CPD and mandatory training.
* Previous community experience.
* Knowledge of children with additional needs.
* Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints.
* 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.
Child Health, Withybush General Hospital
£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
100-NMR610-1224
Job locations
Child Health, Withybush General Hospital
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