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Job overview

Are you a dynamic, highly motivated, compassionate, and enthusiastic nurse? If so, we want to hear from you!

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a full-time (37.5 hours) band 5 Registered Nurse to work within the ambulatory clinics based at South Pembrokeshire Hospital. The post holder will be required to work within Leg ulcer, catheter/TWOC, and ear microsuction clinics as well as our integrated health plans. 

We are looking for an experienced registered nurse who is passionate about making a difference to patients’ lives and has a keen interest in leg ulcer management and prevention, catheter care and supporting people to self-care and be proactive in managing their own health. You will share the team’s passion and ethos for improving and enhancing care for patients through proactive, compassionate care, education, service improvement initiatives, research, and audit.

The successful candidate will join an award-winning team with an excellent track record in providing high-quality, evidence-based care. The team works in a modern, well-equipped clinic, and benefits from the guidance and support of an experienced and dynamic team lead. We can offer training opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills.

Base: South Pembrokeshire Hospital, Pembroke Dock.

This is a full-time post however part time will be considered.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job include:-

Clinical responsibilities may include (but are not limited to)

Wound management (including doppler ultrasound) 

Continence management/catheterisation (including bladder scan and trial without catheter), Venepuncture & Ear Micro-Suctioning

These procedures require accuracy, concentration, and mental acuity.

Perform comprehensive assessments of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs. 

The post holder may be required to deliver care using clinical equipment such as Doppler ultrasound scanner, Micro-Suctioning equipment, ECG, bladder scanner, urinary catheter. 

Responsible for the maintenance of a clean and safe environment adhering to infection control policies procedures and best practice. 

Assist and maintain a safe and hazard free area of work. 
Involve clients/service users and carers / relatives in the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of care.

Perform nursing procedures within the criteria of Patient Group Directions for example administering Influenza vaccination, tetanus, Entonox. 

Provide health promotion and health education for individuals. 

Participate in and contribute to patient and public involvement activities.

Working for our organisation

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 for around 384,000 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;

Six community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;

47 general practices (6 of which are managed practices), 45 dental practices (including 4 orthodontic), 96 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.