Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 9 months (pro rata)
- Hours
- Full time - 26 hours per week
- Job ref
- 070-NMR102-1026
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Llandrindod Wells Community Hospital
- Town
- Llandrindod Wells
- Salary
- £32,557 - £39,631 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Registered Nurse - Claerwen Ward, Llandrindod Wells Hospital
Band 5
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
Job overview
This is a fixed-term position for 9 months due to maternity cover
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic, forward-thinking, and patient-centred individuals to join our excellent nursing team in the Mid Locality. We are looking for nurses who are able to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team, are caring and kind, and who wish to develop their clinical and leadership skills. We have permanent roles to offer on a part-time basis at Llandrindod Wells Hospital.
We are a motivated team committed to the care of our patients and delivering a high standard of care we can be proud of, for patients from across Powys. We look forward to hearing from nurses who have an interest in palliative care alongside rehabilitation and general medical care.
We would be happy to discuss the role requirements with you and introduce you to the ward and the team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward-facing, patient-centred individual to join our excellent nursing team at Llandrindod Wells Hospital. We are looking for an individual who can work well as part of a multidisciplinary team, who is caring and kind and wants to develop their clinical leadership skills.
You will be expected to work as an autonomous practitioner with the support of the ward manager, senior nursing and therapy staff.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you, please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers, but even if you don’t speak any Welsh or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
Person specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered
- Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
- Experience of providing hoslitic nursing care
- Interest in developing nursing skills
- Ability to document details clearly and accurately
- Clear understanding of consent process
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of post registration study and training
- Awareness of safeguarding
- Intermediate life support
- Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
- Implement evidence-based pratice
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
- Knowledge of incident reporting policy
- Awareness of policies
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Clear understanding of contract of care
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to comunicate effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Victoria Jones
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01597 828732
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