Sister/Charge Nurse
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Haverfordwest, SA612PZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£40,559 to £48,841
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
4 days leftJob description
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our ever-expanding Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Unit. You'll be p...
As a Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within our Same Day Emergency Care Unit. You will support the smooth running of the unit while working as part of a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team.
- Providing clinical leadership and support to nursing staff and support workers
- Coordinating patient flow to ensure timely assessment, treatment, and discharge
- Delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to acutely unwell patients
- Supporting and developing junior staff through supervision and mentorship
- Working collaboratively with the wider MDT to ensure the best patient outcomes
- Maintaining high standards of care, safety, and documentation
- Acting as a role model, promoting a positive and proactive team culture
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills in a fast-paced, rewarding environment where your contribution truly makes a difference.
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 03/11/2026.
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 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.
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.
- 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
Language Skills
Desirable: - Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Part 1)
- Current NMC Registration
- Bachelor degree (or equivalent experience)
- Pertinent postgraduate diploma (or equivalent development / experience and a willingness to undertake appropriate post graduate diploma level study)
- Bronze IQT
Desirable: - Teaching qualification ( or equivalent experience; - Recognised management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
- Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2015)
- Experience of working in a multiprofessional environment
- Experience of running a ward/area/department
- Experience of working with preregistration nursing / midwifery students
- Experience of formal /informal teaching and of mentoring preregistration nursing or midwifery students.
- Understanding of wider nursing and health care related agenda
- IT skills
- Supervisory managment skill
- Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating a team
- Experience of facilitating learning in and from practice
- Previous experience of leadership and management
- Awareness of current issues in nursing and specialty
- Awareness of financial and resource management
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
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First seen
19 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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