Registered Nurse

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL 26/01/27 TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Steffan Ward at Glangwili General Hospital for the appointment of Staff Nurses. Steffan Ward is a 18 bedded ward specialising in Gastroenterology and Haematology .

The ward has a fantastic supportive team, providing an environment which enables both teaching and learning and encourages personal development, working with the NMC code of conduct and hospital policies. Support can be provided through education and mentorship to build confidence for newly registered, those new to and /or returning to acute care.

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; we also offer an excellent benefits package which includes onsite childcare facilities, various salary sacrifice schemes and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Interviews to be held on 19/01/26

Main duties of the job

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to work within our dynamic working environment.You must have:

• Good communication/interpersonal skills, high levels of commitment and dedication, caring attitude and the ability to work as part of a team are essential;
• A desire to develop your experience and work alongside a team of staff as well as a passion for excellent patient care and outcomes;
• The ability of doing things differently and challenging the status quo.

If you fit this criteria, we may have just the opportunity for you!

We are a warm, friendly team of professionals who work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team to provide high quality, holistic driven, evidence-based care to all our patients. We are proud of our workforce and value the contribution that members of our staff make to our patients and the organisation. You will be required to demonstrate competence in assessing, planning and evaluating the care needs of a group of patients with support from your ward manager, colleagues and educator team.

We welcome informal discussions with those considering an application and would actively encourage you to speak to one of our Sisters to learn more about working for us.

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

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