Job summary
- Main area
- General Medicine
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 100-NMR352-1125
- Employer
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Glangwili General Hospital
- Town
- Carmarthen
- Salary
- £31,516 - £38,364 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/11/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 24/11/2025
Employer heading
Registered Nurse
Band 5
Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.
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Job overview
We are looking for a enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Nursing team based at Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen
This will include working in the departments listed below:
SDEC - Acute Medical Admissions conveyed by Ambulance or referred by General Practitioners – will see patients with a wide range of Acute medical problems that can be manged on the same Day
MDU caring for patients having day procedures such as biopsies, chest drains , cardioversions etc and patients receiving infusions long term conditions such as for crones, haematological problems, respiratory illness and rheumatoid arthritis. This is a nurse led unit and staff will be expected to work autonomously to enhance patient care and get patients treated and home on the same day.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a nurse that is passionate about delivering the best care possible, who has excellent communication skills and are willing to work as part of a committed and skilled multi-disciplinary team.
We have a very supportive environment for a registered nurse with an on-site professional development nurse as well as an excellent preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses.
You will enjoy excellent conditions of employment and we are fully committed to supporting employees in achieving the appropriate work life balance, offering flexible opportunities and working hours. We are open from 08.00 until 18.30 5 days a week with plans to open form 8.00 until 20.00 7 days a week.
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 24/11/2025.
Working for our organisation
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:
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Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
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Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
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Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
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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
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Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Degree in nursing
- Evidence of post registration study and training eg. POVA
- Evidence of post registration study and training eg. Child Protection
- Intermediate Life Support if required in clinical setting
Experience
Essential criteria
- Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
- Experience of providing holistic nursing care
- Interest in developing nursing skills
Desirable criteria
- Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
- Implement evidence based practice
Language Skills
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dawn Tapp
- Job title
- Ward manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01267227801
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