Band 5 Nurse

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wales is looking for a Band 5 Nurse in the Sexual and Reproductive Health Service. This role involves providing a range of services including contraception, STI management, and pregnancy advice to a diverse patient base. Candidates should be registered healthcare professionals, and those who speak Welsh are encouraged to apply. Opportunities for ongoing training and development are available in this supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for continuous learning

Language support available

Qualifications

• Registered health care professional with relevant qualifications.
• Ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable, but bilingual candidates are welcome.
• Willingness to undertake ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide contraception services and manage sexually transmitted infections.
• Deliver sensitive sexual health advice, both virtually and in-person.
• Conduct consultations for termination of pregnancy.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Knowledge of sexual health issues

Education

Registered healthcare professional

Job description

Position Overview

Band 5 Nurse in the Sexual and Reproductive Health Service – 22.5 hours per week. The post is based at Pembroke Dock Clinic, with regular duties at Tenby and WGH clinics and provision of cover at Sexual Health Clinics across Hywel Dda.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide routine and complex contraception services, management of sexually transmitted infections, cervical screening, pregnancy advisory, abortion services and psychosexual counselling to approximately 35,000 patients annually.
• Deliver confidential, sensitive and non‑judgemental sexual health advice, both virtually and face‑to‑face, respecting patients’ cultural beliefs and practices.
• Advise patients on methods of contraception and risk reduction, and manage the detection and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
• Conduct consultations for termination of pregnancy, assessing and discussing treatment options in a supportive, non‑judgemental manner in accordance with NMC guidelines and the Abortion Act 1967.
• Assist medical staff during termination of pregnancy services, support patients before, during and after the procedure, and refer them to appropriate support services.
• Undertake formal academic, theoretical and practical training to develop integrated sexual health skills within an agreed timescale.

Qualifications & Requirements

Registered health‑care professional. Desirable ability to communicate in Welsh; English or bilingual applicants are equally welcome. The Health Board offers language support to meet minimum Welsh language requirements during employment.

Training & Development

This developmental post provides opportunities for continuous learning, with structured academic and practical training tailored to the candidate’s progress.

Application Details

Initially open to all qualified candidates; early applications are encouraged as vacancies may close after 24 hours if many suitable applicants are received. Interviews will be held on 20/01/2026. Please contact the recruitment campaigns team directly at [email protected] for further information.

About the Board

Hywel Dda University Health Board delivers NHS services across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and surrounding counties. It values bilingualism and welcomes applications from Welsh speakers, offering support to achieve required proficiency.