Job Description

Are you enthusiastic, adaptable to change and a team player? Do you have a passion for delivering and implementing excellent standards of palliative care in community settings? Do you have experience of working in a community nursing setting? If so, we would love to hear from you.



This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the community specialist palliative care service in Carmarthenshire. This is a chance to join a team that are committed to improving quality of life for people, and those closest to them, who require symptom control, psychological care and are living with a progressive, life limiting illness.



We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and motivated nurse to join our Palliative Care Team. Previous experience of working in community teams/settings is desirable.



An experienced community clinical practitioner with theoretical and practical knowledge in palliative care. The purpose of this role is to provide specialist nursing care, advice, guidance and leadership.



Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced-based nursing care.



Provide specialist advice and excellent clinical practice.



Work autonomously and manage own workload/caseload.



Provide specialist education and training to staff.



Work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues.



Demonstrate the Health Board's values and ensure that others demonstrate the same values.



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 17/11/2025.



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



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.