We are seeking an experienced and dynamic nursing professional to provide strategic leadership and operational management for the Critical Care Education Team across Hywel Dda University Health Board. This pivotal role ensures the delivery of high-quality education, robust clinical support, and the ongoing professional development of critical care nurses and pre-registration learners.
This is a Monday – Friday position with no bank holidays, nights or weekends.
Provide Professional Leadership and Management
Lead and manage the Critical Care Education Team, offering clear professional leadership to clinical practice educators and nursing staff.
Ensure the highest standards of professional nursing care and educational support across all critical care areas.
Develop and Deliver the Education Strategy
Work in collaboration with Senior Nurse Managers to design and implement a forward-thinking critical care education strategy.
Align educational priorities with Health Board and national objectives, ensuring appropriate resources, governance, and support for nursing education.
Coordinate Education, Training, and Compliance
Oversee education programmes, skills development pathways, and competency frameworks for critical care nurses and students.
Ensure systems are in place to demonstrate full compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and mandatory training.
Champion Clinical Excellence and Innovation
Act as a clinical expert within critical care, contributing to the development of guidelines, protocols, and evidence-based practice.
Lead or support new clinical initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous learning, quality improvement, innovation, and professional accountability.
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
* Other services: 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
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 speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 23/03/2026.
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