The role leads clinical quality, standards and improvement work across specialist palliative care services within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Requirements are likely to include active registration as a nurse with the NMC, substantial palliative or end-of-life care experience, strong knowledge of clinical governance and national healthcare standards, and experience leading audits, service improvements and multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate should be an effective communicator, able to influence clinicians and managers, interpret quality data, develop policies and guidance, and support consistent, compassionate patient care. Leadership ability, sound clinical judgement, organisational skills and a commitment to equality, dignity, safeguarding and continuous improvement are expected.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing primary, community, mental health and hospital services across North Wales, Anglesey and parts of mid-Wales. It serves a diverse population through major hospitals including Ysbyty Gwynedd, Glan Clwyd Hospital and Wrexham Maelor Hospital, alongside numerous community facilities. The organisation employs a large multidisciplinary workforce and works with local authorities, universities, hospices and voluntary-sector partners. Its services include specialist palliative and end-of-life care, supporting patients and families in hospitals, communities and other care settings. As part of NHS Wales, the Health Board offers structured professional development, NHS pension benefits and opportunities to contribute to service transformation, clinical governance and population-health improvement.
The United Kingdom offers extensive opportunities in healthcare, technology, engineering, education, finance and skilled trades, with NHS employers regularly recruiting qualified overseas professionals. Life varies from busy cities to quieter coastal and rural communities, and the UK is culturally diverse with strong public transport, historic towns and an active arts and sports scene. Wales offers comparatively lower living costs than London and provides access to mountains, coastlines and welcoming communities. Eligible overseas nurses may require NMC registration and a Skilled Worker visa, usually supported by an approved NHS sponsor; applicants should check salary, English-language and immigration requirements. Irish citizens generally do not need a visa, while other nationalities should confirm current Home Office rules. Relocation planning should include accommodation, right-to-work documents, registration, healthcare and school arrangements.
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