Job summary
This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy for 6 months until 01/06/2026
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, an agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
We are looking for an experienced Emergency Nurse who is interested in developing their skills in the role of Junior Sister/Charge Nurse at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest.
The role combines clinical practice (care-coordination), leadership and management and supervision of the Emergency Department nursing team. Not only will you be a role model to the staff, you will be designing and preparing the team for the challenges of the future.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should have recent Emergency Nursing experience and able to demonstrate evidence of care coordination, clinical competence in triage, critical care assessment and supervisory management.
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 10/11/2025
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); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Relevant Emergency / Post Graduate Diploma Courses
- Experience working as a Band 5 Registered Nurse in an emergency setting
- BSc/ Diploma in Nursing or equivalent specialised experience gained over time
Desirable
- Relevant emergency courses
- ALS/ EPLS
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Emergency/Acute/Critical Care
- Leadership and diplomacy
- Teaching experience/mentorship
- Focus and calm in crisis
- Effective trouble shooter
- Be aware of current activities in "Reforming Emergency Care"
- Prioritisation and organisation
- Application of specialised Emergency knowledge in practice
- Identification of crisis Clinical Governance developments
- Adherence to NMC Code
- Venepuncture and proceeding to IV Cannulation
- Lethal Cardiac Arrhythmia Recognition
- Basic Computer Skills
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Relevant Emergency / Post Graduate Diploma Courses
- Experience working as a Band 5 Registered Nurse in an emergency setting
- BSc/ Diploma in Nursing or equivalent specialised experience gained over time
Desirable
- Relevant emergency courses
- ALS/ EPLS
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Emergency/Acute/Critical Care
- Leadership and diplomacy
- Teaching experience/mentorship
- Focus and calm in crisis
- Effective trouble shooter
- Be aware of current activities in "Reforming Emergency Care"
- Prioritisation and organisation
- Application of specialised Emergency knowledge in practice
- Identification of crisis Clinical Governance developments
- Adherence to NMC Code
- Venepuncture and proceeding to IV Cannulation
- Lethal Cardiac Arrhythmia Recognition
- Basic Computer Skills
Language Skills
Desirable
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.
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.
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).
