Overview
Ward Sister/Charge Nurse Acute Care Mental Health role at Morlais Ward, Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen. Band 6, 9 bedded acute adult mental health inpatient ward with allocated CAMHS inpatient provision. The post holder will be responsible for leading and delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a team that supports learning and reflective practice.
Responsibilities
* Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care with limited supervision.
* Teach and develop other nursing and non-nursing staff; provide regular supervision and appraisal of staff nurses.
* Undertake a clinical lead role on the unit in support of the Ward Manager.
* Demonstrate outstanding communication, leadership and documentation skills.
* Supervise staff and take charge in the absence of the Ward Manager, who has overall continuing responsibility.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Experience as a nurse with strong leadership and organisational skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
* Welsh language ability is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are welcome to apply. The health board supports learning options to help meet Welsh language requirements during employment.
Other Information
* Interviews to be held on 23/09/2025.
* Hywel Dda University Health Board serves Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and neighbouring counties, with a range of NHS services across hospitals, community and mental health settings.
For more information, please refer to the attached job description and person specification in the supporting documents.
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