Junior Sister/Charge Nurse Emergency & Urgent Care Centre

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Haverfordwest seeks an experienced Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department. The ideal candidate will possess strong emergency nursing experience, leadership skills, and a current NMC registration. The role requires a proactive approach to care coordination and the ability to foster team development. Welsh language skills are desirable but not mandatory. Competitive salary of £39,263 to £47,280 per annum pro rata offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Band 5 Registered Nurse in an emergency setting.
• Ability to speak Welsh (desirable).
• Venepuncture and IV Cannulation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Emergency Department nursing team.
• Coordinate patient care in emergencies.
• Support staff training and mentorship.

Skills

Emergency Nursing experience

Leadership skills

Calmness in crisis

Teaching experience

Basic Computer Skills

Education

BSc/ Diploma in Nursing

Current NMC Registration

ALS/ EPLS certification

Job description

Junior Sister/Charge Nurse Emergency & Urgent Care Centre

We are looking for an experienced Emergency Nurse who is interested in developing their skills in the role of Junior Sister / Charge Nurse at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest.

The role combines clinical practice (care-coordination), leadership and management and supervision of the Emergency Department nursing team. Not only will you be a role model to the staff, you will be designing and preparing the team for the challenges of the future.

Main duties of the job

Applicants should have recent Emergency Nursing experience and able to demonstrate evidence of care coordination, clinical competence in triage, critical care assessment and supervisory management.

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 16/10/2025

About us

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

Job 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

• Current NMC Registration
• Experience working as a Band 5 Registered Nurse in an emergency setting
• BSc/ Diploma in Nursing or equivalent specialised experience gained over time
• ALS/ EPLS

Experience

• Experience in Emergency/Acute/Critical Care
• Leadership and diplomacy
• Teaching experience/mentorship
• Focus and calm in crisis
• Be aware of current activities in "Reforming Emergency Care"
• Prioritisation and organisation
• Application of specialised Emergency knowledge in practice
• Identification of crisis Clinical Governance developments
• Adherence to NMC Code
• Venepuncture and proceeding to IV Cannulation
• Lethal Cardiac Arrhythmia Recognition
• Basic Computer Skills

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£39,263 to £47,280 a yearper annum pro rata