Registered Nurse - Pre-Operative Assessment
The Pre-Assessment Clinic (PAC) in Bronglais General Hospital could offer you the opportunity to develop and expand your existing knowledge and skills and to explore new avenues along with the opportunity to develop and fulfil your personal and professional goals.
We are looking for a qualified nurse to work alongside an established team in an exciting department that is currently going through exciting changes and developments.
We are a friendly, supportive team who adopt a dynamic approach to ensuring high standards of care and clinical excellence.
If you are motivated and enthusiastic, committed to patient focussed care and a true teamwork approach, come and find out what we can offer you.
Main duties of the job
The Pre-operative Assessment Nurse is responsible for arranging and providing a comprehensive, effective and efficient assessment process for patients referred for inpatient, day case or specialist procedures. The nurse is responsible for ensuring patients are at an optimum level of health preoperatively and adequately prepared for surgery and discharge following their operation.
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 26/11/2025
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 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
* Degree in Nursing
* Evidence of post registration study and training e.g. POVA
* Evidence of post registration study and training e.g. Child Protection
* Intermediate Life Support if required in a clinical setting
Experience
* Experience of providing holistic nursing care
* Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
* Implement evidence based practice
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.
£31,516 to £38,364 a yearper annum (pro rata if part time)
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