Junior Sister/Charge Nurse Emergency & Urgent Care Centre
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 16/10/2025
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 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
* Current NMC Registration
* Experience working as a Band 5 Registered Nurse in an emergency setting
* BSc/ Diploma in Nursing or equivalent specialised experience gained over time
* ALS/ EPLS
Experience
* Experience in Emergency/Acute/Critical Care
* Leadership and diplomacy
* Teaching experience/mentorship
* Focus and calm in crisis
* 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
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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.
£39,263 to £47,280 a yearper annum pro rata
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