Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Ward Sister to join our compassionate, friendly and forward-thinking team. Ward 1 is a 21 bedded acute medical ward which specialises in Respiratory.



This is an ideal opportunity to further your career increasing your knowledge, clinical skills, professionally and managerially, and work closely with the Multidisciplinary team within a positive and challenging environment.



There are opportunities to learn new skills such as high flow oxygen (Opti-flow). Chest drain management and NIV (Non-Invasive Ventilation).



We are looking for highly motivated leader to work within our dynamic team whilst ensuring high standards of care, demonstrating the Health Boards values and professionalism.



We are a warm, friendly team of professionals who work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team to provide high quality, holistic driven, evidence-based care to all our patients.



We abide strongly by the Hywel Dda's Values and behaviours framework and are proud of our workforce and value the contribution that members of our staff make to our patients and the organisation.



You will be required to demonstrate competence in assessing, planning and evaluating the care needs of a group of patients with support from your ward manager, colleagues and educator team.



Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; we also offer an excellent benefits package which includes onsite childcare facilities, various salary sacrifices schemes and a generous annual leave entitlement.



The ward has four Respiratory Consultants who work closely with the team on a daily basis. The Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialists also work very closely with the MDT to enable prompt discharges and facilitate community needs of the respiratory patient being discharged. The Respiratory Clinical Nurse specialists also support with any training needs and ensure ongoing regular teaching to ensure that staff are practicing with the most up to date evidence-based practice.



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



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 25/11/2025.



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 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.