Registered Nurse

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Band 5 Nurse to join a small, supportive, and highly skilled CNS‑led inflammatory dermatology team. You will deliver safe, effective, compassionate care for adults (and young people where service provides) with chronic inflammatory skin conditions (e.g., psoriasis, eczema, acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, urticaria, autoimmune dermatoses). Working under the supervision of Dermatology CNSs and dermatology consultants and speciality doctors, you will contribute to nurse‑led clinics, pathway coordination, patient education, phototherapy support, and quality improvement.

The role offers a structured preceptorship and specialist development pathway towards advanced dermatology competencies.

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

• Provide high‑quality nursing care for patients with inflammatory skin conditions including psoriasis, eczema, acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, urticaria and autoimmune disorders.
• Carry out structured dermatology assessments, including skin examination and ongoing symptom monitoring.
• Support delivery of phototherapy by providing patient education, undertaking safety checks and monitoring treatment responses.
• Deliver clear, patient‑centred education on disease management, trigger avoidance, treatment options and skincare.
• Offer ongoing support for long‑term conditions, including flare management and lifestyle guidance to promote self‑management.
• Work collaboratively within a small multidisciplinary team of CNSs, dermatologists, pharmacists and administrative staff, contributing to the development and improvement of inflammatory dermatology pathways.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in line with NMC and NHS standards.
• Engage in dermatology‑specific training and demonstrate commitment to developing specialist competencies.
• Provide compassionate support for the emotional and psychological impact of chronic skin disease, promoting a positive patient experience through respectful, person‑centred care.

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 provide primary, community, in‑hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. Our services are provided in the following settings:

• 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

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.