Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic nurse to join the colorectal service as a clinical nurse specialist in stoma care.



The stoma nurses in Hywel Dda care for patients before and after emergency/elective colorectal surgery. This is a diverse role involving a significant amount of clinical care, which is delivered within acute/community hospitals, nurse led clinics, patient's homes and nursing/residential homes. Advice is also provided by telephone to patient, carers and GPs. We have a commitment to working within the multidisciplinary setting.



The successful applicant must show a significant interest in the speciality, and/or wound care, possess good communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy teaching, which is a major focus of this role. The successful applicant would have a period of mentorship by the experienced specialist nurse teams and will be required to undertake level 6/7 education relevant to the speciality. Previous experience in surgery or gastro-enterology specialities will be an advantage.



There are substantive band 6 posts at 37.5 hours per week. The base location would be at Bronglais General Hospital but with an expectation to travel to the other hospital sites and within the community in a timely manner to meet expectations of the service delivery.



The post holder will work as part of a team in providing specialist advice and nursing care for patients in the acute/community setting and nurse led clinics.



Provide support for patients undergoing stoma surgery for both benign and malignant disease and to assist in the adjustment to altered body image and function. Promote patient independence in stoma care, optimising potential for recovery and rehabilitation to as near normal lifestyle as possible.



Acts as a resource for health care professionals, participating in teaching of patients and staff in clinical areas, aiming to improve and maintain quality standards of care for all stoma patients.



Interviews to be held on 18/07/2025



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 11,000 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;

Seven community hospitals:

Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;



48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 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.



You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.



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.