Clinical Nurse Specialist Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Job summary
We are seeking an experienced clinical practitioner with a high level of skill and theoretical knowledge. The purpose of this role is to provide specialist nursing care, advice, guidance and leadership, and to take responsibility for a specialist nursing service.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced-based nursing care and provide expert advice and clinical practice.

You will work autonomously and manage your own workload as a lead specialist in your area, provide specialist education and training to staff.

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

Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will practice autonomously, demonstrating expert problem solving and clinical decision-making skills while demonstrating accountability and responsibility (NES).

Assessing, managing, delivering and co-ordinating the plan of care for patients utilising the effective and efficient use of resources

You will undertake investigations driven by protocol and within your competence. Interpret results and act accordingly.

Providing specialist, expert clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues, patients and carers/relatives.

Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and directing care / interventions and evaluating effectiveness (NES).

You will delegate the delivery of care where appropriate in line with NHS Wales' delegation framework and NMC Code of Professional Practice (2018).

Undertaking clinical sessions in a variety of clinical areas across HDUHB. Following the necessary training and competencies, the post holder will be required to perform highly specialised physical and clinical skills where accuracy is of paramount importance in accordance with departmental policies.

You will undertake home visits as necessary.

Undertaking non-medical prescribing - following successful completion of the relevant nonmedical prescribing course.

You will undertake patient specific education with patients and relatives

About us
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); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Interviews will be held on 28/09/2026

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.

Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• Registered Nurse (Part 1)
• Current NMC Registration
• Masters Degree or equivalent experience
• Specialist qualifications
• Expert level of knowledge in clinical speciality
• Knowledge of service improvement
• Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• Management qualification
• Advanced clinical skills
• Non-medical Prescribing course

Experience
Essential

• Experience in the relevant specialty
• Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
• Experience of managing a ward/area/department
• Experience of working with pre-registration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
• Experience of undertaking audit

Desirable

• Experience of participating in research

Language skills
Desirable

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).