Job Description

A clinical nurse specialist position with specialist theoretical and practical knowledge in the care of older adults has become available .



The purpose of this role is to provide specialist nursing care, advice, guidance and leadership as a core member of the Acute Frailty Multi-Disciplinary Team .



Support the development and delivery of acute frailty services which will be hospital based but involves collaboration with primary and community services and third sector.



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



Provide specialist frailty advice and excellent clinical practice.



Interviews to be held on 28/7/25



The purpose of this role is to provide specialist nursing care, advice, guidance and leadership as a core member of the Acute Frailty Multi-Disciplinary Team.



Support the development and delivery of acute frailty services which will be hospital based but involves collaboration with primary and community services and third sector.



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



Provide specialist frailty advice and excellent clinical practice.



Work as a skilled autonomous practitioner in the identification, assessment, management and treatment of frail older adults in the acute care setting, with a focus on admission avoidance and facilitating timely discharge where admission is required.



Provide specialist education and training to Staff and promote a frailty focus in all areas of the hospital where older adults receive care and treatment.



Work collaboratively with health and social care services across primary, community and acute care services, including third sector parties to establish an integrated and coordinated approach to the management of frail older adults.



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



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.