Clinical Nurse Specialist - Rheumatology

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Rheumatology

Permanent role, 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate relevant practice development in line with national standards, guidance and best practice through clinical practice, leadership, education, research and audit, reflecting the Health Board clinical governance objectives.
• Work as an integral member of the multi‑disciplinary team to promote clinical and cost‑effective care.
• Supervise and educate staff, promoting personal and professional development within the team.
• Use initiative while working well as part of a team and knowing when to seek advice.
• Apply evidence‑based practice in rheumatology (desirable).

Qualifications & Skills

• Good communication and time‑management skills.
• Ability to supervise and educate staff.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based practice in rheumatology (desirable).
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable;
  English and/or Welsh speakers are welcome.

Interviews will be held on 12/01/26.

Hywel Dda University Health Board provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and bordering counties. With over 13,000 staff we deliver primary, community, in‑hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services and work in partnership with local authorities and third sector colleagues.

Services

• Four main hospitals:
  Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth, Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen, Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli, Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest.
• Five community hospitals:
  Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals (Carmarthenshire);
  Tregaron Hospital (Ceredigion);
  Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals (Pembrokeshire).
• Two integrated care centres:
  Aberaeron and Cardigan (Ceredigion) and several other community settings.
• 47 general practices (six managed by the health board); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers.
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services.

Contact

Suzanne Davies – Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Eleanor Ireland
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