Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time band 5 nurse to work within the Day surgery Unit unit based in Withybush hospital. The day surgery unit is a nurse led unit specialising in surgical treatments and procedures which can be completed as a day case. We offer orthopaedic, gynaecology, urology, general, pain and dermatology specialities. We have teams that cover all four sites and frequently have visiting surgeons.



As part of the team you will share the same high standards and passion, providing proactive, compassionate care and work collaboratively with other departments to ensure patients are treated promptly and appropriately.



The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in tasks associated to their role and will be encouraged to use evidence-based practice to further enhance their skills.



Various full and part time hours are available.

Main duties of the job include (but are not limited to):

Admit, assess and implement a plan of care for patients attending the unit. As a nurse led unit we are expected to asses a patients suitability to receive treatment , complete pre-treatment checks and highlight any contraindication to treatment if necessary.

Medication management including preparation, and administration.



Recognise emergency situations such as anaphylaxis, sepsis and manage appropriately. Supervise health care support workers, students and junior doctors and actively participate in their ongoing education and development. Assist and maintain a safe working environment. Working collaboratively within the hospital and the trust to ensure a smooth referral process allowing patients to be treated within their local area. Maintain accurate and clear documentation relating to patient admissions.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals:

Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals:

Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.



Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).

Community facilities, including:

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.



Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.



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 01/07/2025.



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 full 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 but not essential. 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.