Job Description

The Women and Children Directorate of Hywel Dda University Health Board has an exciting opportunity for Band 6 Paediatric Outpatients Junior Sister to join our Paediatric Outpatient Nursing Team.



The post holder will provide clinical and managerial leadership of the Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire Outpatients Department reporting to the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for Paediatrics Outpatients Department.



The setting of standards of care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating. This will include the daily management of the outpatients setting over three sites (Carmarthen, Llanelli and Withybush), working within guidelines and codes of practice.



The role will include being responsible for the day to day management of the departments and co-ordinate the Outpatients departments taking responsibility for planning and day-to-day organisation of the clinics and other activities held in the children's centres.



Accountable for the provision and promotion of high standards of holistic family-cantered care to the children and families.



Be a competent, knowledgeable and visible practitioner, ensuring the provision of excellent evidence-based nursing care for children and their families.



Will be required to work in an environment which is complex, demanding and unpredictable, dealing with a number of complex situations, formulating and adjusting plans accordingly.



Be knowledgeable of the Children Act, Child Protection Procedures, Human Rights Act and all reports relevant to children.



Demonstrate a professional approach to work and act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times, ensuring compliance from the ward team.



Be directly involved in the development of policies, protocols, guidelines and procedures for the clinical area.



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



Interviews will be held on 31/07/2025



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.