Community Nurse

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Pembroke Dock; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Wales is seeking motivated Registered Nurses to join its Community Nursing Teams. The role involves providing clinical care and interventions autonomously in various community settings. Candidates must possess a Level 1 Registered Nurse qualification and current NMC Registration. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable, and flexibility in adapting to service needs is essential. Competitive salary package offered ranging from £31,516 to £38,364 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse must be passionate about delivering high quality care.
• Post-registration experience in acute services is required.
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of nursing needs and planning appropriate nursing care.
• Work alone and make decisions without supervision.
• Provide a wide range of clinical and care interventions in community settings.

Skills

Community experience

Sound knowledge of NMC Code

Ability to relate theory to practice

Bilingualism (Welsh/English)

Education

Level 1 Registered Nurse (Adult)

Current NMC Registration

Evidence of post-registration education - Diploma/Degree Level

Job description

Are you a Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering high quality care? Do you have an interest in supporting the health and well-being of people within our communities? We have several opportunities for passionate, motivated Registered Nurses to join our Community Nursing Teams, working autonomously to provide a wide range of clinical and care interventions across a range of community settings.

We have various hours available, working across a 7 day period within a number of teams including Haverfordwest, Milford Haven, Pembroke Dock, Tenby and Narberth.

We offer a supportive induction with an ongoing focus on training and development.

Interviews will be held face to face.

Please note these posts cover large rural geographical areas and the ability to travel between settings in a timely manner is essential.

Main duties of the job

Be flexible and adaptable in order to accommodate the needs of the service, be able to contribute to the performance of the community nursing team and develop professionally within the role.

Assessment of nursing needs, deciding on the use of appropriate assessment tools, to plan appropriate nursing care, deciding on frequency of visits, deciding when care should be reviewed, altering care plan accordingly, in conjunction with the District Nurse Team Leader. This will ensure successful outcome for appropriate care designed and adapted to meet individual need. All care provision based on robust evidence based clinical research.

Work alone and with confidence to make decisions without supervision. Work in line with the Health Board Lone Worker policy.

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 15 & 16 January 2026.

About us

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

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 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 and Knowledge

• Level 1 Registered Nurse (Adult)
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of personal continuing development, statutory and mandatory training
• Awareness of Health Board policies, procedures and guidelines
• Ability to relate theory to practice
• Understanding of primary health care working
• Post-registration experience, in acute services
• Teaching and assessing
• Understanding of clinical governance, health & safety, risk management awareness
• Community experience
• Willing to undertake further training as necessary
• Evidence of post-registration education - Diploma/Degree Level

Experience

• Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2018)
• Able to relate theory to practice through reflective skills
• Relevant community experience
• Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of the community

Language Skills

• 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.

Clinical Lead Nurse - Integrated Community Teams

£31,516 to £38,364 a yearper annum pro rata