Community Health Protection & Immunisation Nurse
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Hywel Dda University Health Board Community Health Protection & Immunisation Nurse
The closing date is 08 November 2026
Job summary
Are you a passionate and dynamic Registered Nurse, looking to make an impact in public health? This is your opportunity to join a fast-paced, and pro-active team. Delivering a safe and effective service to improve population health.
As part of this role, you will perform clinical assessments and play a key role in vaccine administration, preparation and post monitoring. You will develop skills in venepuncture, cannulation, IV/IM treatments and screening.
You will work alongside a range of services, including Community Outreach, working with hard-to-reach service users. You will support specialist teams including blood borne virus, school nursing, primary care, public Health, local authority, Occupational Health, Infection prevention and control, midwifery and children's services.
You will be at the forefront of health protection and immunisations, responding appropriately to outbreaks, testing and post exposure vaccinations. You will make a direct and lasting impact on the health and well-being of our Hywel Dda community. The role is predominantly community based, with the flexibility to support outbreaks in secondary care settings. Whether you are vaccinating/testing in homes, schools, GP clinics, community pop-up venues, you will be a valued member of the team.
This post is based in Aberaeron Integrated Care Centre with the expectation to travel health board wide when service requires.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting time to join our public health team, staff innovation and development is at the core of what we do. If you are ready to take on this impactful and rewarding role, you wil
Work with service leads to analyse information gathered through contacts with families and undertake assessments and make informed decisions and professional judgments on treatment schedules and pathways which must be recorded in the documentation and when writing reports.
Work with the service leads to assess families with complex needs which will inform referrals to other multi agency professionals if necessary.
Engage with colleagues, multi-agencies and relevant stakeholders to target areas of low uptake of immunisations and outbreak scenarios and improve and enhance uptake across the whole Hywel Dda University Health Board's footprint.
Plan, organise and prioritise own workload and identify and discuss competing priorities service leads.
Act in accordance with legal and statutory guidance and comply with all Hywel Dda University Health Board policies and procedures, including safeguarding.
Act independently within the health board and professional guidelines, referring to supervisory management as appropriate.
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:
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Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
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Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
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Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
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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
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Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,557 to £39,631 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
100-NMR280-0926-A
Job locations
Aberaeron Integrated Care Centre
Aberaeron
SA46 0DY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 17/11/2026
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
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 isdesirable 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 17/11/2026
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
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 isdesirable 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- NMC Registered Qualified Nurse
- Understanding of public health, Health protection & Immunisation working
- Knowledge of Wales Safeguarding Procedures
- Evidence of ongoing education & professional development
- Willing to undertake further training as necessary
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration study and training
- Supervision of staff
- Implementation of new ideas/practices
- Evidence of postregistration education - Diploma / Degree Level
- Knowledge of incident reporting policy
Experience
Essential
- Pre-registration/professional evidence in direct nursing care
- Experience of providing holistic nursing care
- Venepuncture & Cannulation skills
Desirable
- Community experience
- Immunisation delivery experience
- Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
- Implement evidence-based practice
Language Skills
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- NMC Registered Qualified Nurse
- Understanding of public health, Health protection & Immunisation working
- Knowledge of Wales Safeguarding Procedures
- Evidence of ongoing education & professional development
- Willing to undertake further training as necessary
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration study and training
- Supervision of staff
- Implementation of new ideas/practices
- Evidence of postregistration education - Diploma / Degree Level
- Knowledge of incident reporting policy
Experience
Essential
- Pre-registration/professional evidence in direct nursing care
- Experience of providing holistic nursing care
- Venepuncture & Cannulation skills
Desirable
- Community experience
- Immunisation delivery experience
- Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
- Implement evidence-based practice
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).
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Aberaeron Integrated Care Centre
Aberaeron
SA46 0DY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Aberaeron Integrated Care Centre
Aberaeron
SA46 0DY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Health Protection and Immunisation Coordinator
Lorraine Corfield
07866077611
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,557 to £39,631 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
100-NMR280-0926-A
Job locations
Aberaeron Integrated Care Centre
Aberaeron
SA46 0DY
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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Hywel Dda University Health Board's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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