Job summary
This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 28/02/2027 due to maternity cover
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Nursing team in: Pre-operative Assessment, Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest.
We are looking for a Nurse that is passionate & motivated about delivering the best care possible, who have excellent communication skills and are willing to work as part of a committed and skilled multi-disciplinary team.
The ability to travel between sites may be required.
Main duties of the job
The Pre-assessment services on the 4 acute sites are essential to ensure patients are seen and reviewed prior to receiving surgical care, and the peri-operative experience is safe and high quality. The nursing staff deploy a combination of telephone and face-to-face pre-operative assessments for both day case and inpatient surgery.
If you are motivated and keen to learn, this is the post for you. The team are friendly, supportive and focused on providing safe care for patients undergoing elective surgery.
We welcome you contacting us for an informal chat giving you the opportunity to gain more information regarding this important role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 25/03/2026.
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); 99 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
- RGN with relevant post registration experience
- Mentorship/preceptorship qualification
- BLS trained
- Knowledge of current pre-assessment services and national guidelines
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Understanding of Quality improvement
Desirable
- Surgical or Orthopaedic relevant courses
- Immediate life support
- Clinical examination course or willing to work towards
- Chest auscultation skills
- Advanced clinical skills
- Able to undertake/interpret ECG recordings or willing to work towards
- Leadership qualification or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Relevant surgical/ orthopaedic/ anaesthetic experience
- Proficient clinician
- Well developed clinical skills
- Previous evidence of audit and research
Desirable
- Previous experience of pre-operative assessment or Day Surgery
- Experience in clinical examination skills
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- RGN with relevant post registration experience
- Mentorship/preceptorship qualification
- BLS trained
- Knowledge of current pre-assessment services and national guidelines
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Understanding of Quality improvement
Desirable
- Surgical or Orthopaedic relevant courses
- Immediate life support
- Clinical examination course or willing to work towards
- Chest auscultation skills
- Advanced clinical skills
- Able to undertake/interpret ECG recordings or willing to work towards
- Leadership qualification or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Relevant surgical/ orthopaedic/ anaesthetic experience
- Proficient clinician
- Well developed clinical skills
- Previous evidence of audit and research
Desirable
- Previous experience of pre-operative assessment or Day Surgery
- Experience in clinical examination 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).
