Job Description

A Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse post has arisen for enthusiastic, motivated experienced Critical Care nurses within the Adult Critical Care Unit in Withybush General Hospital.



A Sister/Charge Nurse within Critical Care Unit will have the responsibility of ensuring a high level of patient care at all times throughout the unit. They will be actively involved in, as well as supervising, the patients' care, managing planned and unplanned admissions and ensuring correct staffing levels. They will need to be confident in leading the Unit in the absence of Senior Sisters and be involved in coaching and developing more junior team members.



The successful candidate must have significant experience in critical care nursing, evidence of being able to lead a specialist nursing team and have a post graduate critical care qualification. They should be a real team player, able to clearly communicate with those around them and have a calm approach to problem solving.



They should be committed to creating an environment of continuous improvement and learning to ensure the best possible standards of care are maintained at all times. Finally, they will have to demonstrate a passion for a patient-centred approach through keeping the department organised and professional at all times.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.



Interviews will be held on 06/08/2025



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.