Job Description

As a Band 5 Emergency Nurse, you will be an integral part of the Emergency Department team, providing high-quality, compassionate care to adult, paediatric and Mental Health patients.



You will work within Glangwili which is Type 1 Emergency Department. This type of ED is also referred to as a Major Emergency Care Department and is designed to handle a wide range of emergency presentations, including high-acuity and complex cases. It is the most comprehensive level of emergency care provision in the NHS Wales system.



This is the main trauma unit for Hywel Dda University Health Board, which is a part of the South Wales Trauma Network. These facilities play a vital role in stabilising and managing trauma patients before transfer to specialist centres, such as the Major Trauma Centre at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, or the Trauma Unit with Specialist Services at Morriston Hospital, Swansea.



The successful candidate would be required to hold an NMC Registration and provide evidence of professional development, with a desire to work in the Emergency & Urgent Care Unit. We would welcome applications from Paediatric Nurses & Mental Health Nurses to join our dynamic team.



Ideally, you would have experience in acute care or emergency settings (desirable but not essential).



Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.



Strong communication and interpersonal skills.



Commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.



There will be a requirement to complete the RCN Emergency Nurse competencies, which you will be supported to achieve by the department's Practice Educator.



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 11/11/2025.



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



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.