Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full Time 37.5 hours per week, Band 7 Team Leader within the Continuing Care Team within the Carmarthenshire area.



This role will allow for consistency in management which will be able to provide the appropriate level of assurance level required that staff have the skills and expertise to provide competent, confident and compassionate care to patient with complex health and Palliative and End of Life Care (PEOLC) needs.



We are looking for a motivated candidate with significant previous Community Nursing and staff management experience, to lead community services into the future.



The successful candidate will be responsible for the management, supervision and teaching of a team of band 3 Health Care Support Workers in addition to a Band 6 operational Registered Nurse.



In addition to this they will provide clinical advice to the team and other professional agencies, acting as a resource for evidence-based care. This will include additional Band 7 management tier to provide an oversight of the third sector provision of PEOLC within the County to ensure appropriate prioritisation, allocation and provision of care.



The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and work as part of the MDT, in order to meet the needs of the caseload and local population and must be both an experienced clinician and manager of staff.



The ability to travel between locations in a timely manner is essential for this post.



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



Interviews will be held on 20.11.2025



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.