Junior Sister / Charge Nurse Ophthalmology

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board invites applications for Junior Sister in the Tysul Eye Unit at Glangwili Hospital. The role combines clinical leadership with day-to-day shift coordination and deputising in the Senior Sister's absence.

We welcome applicants for part-time or full-time work; extensive ophthalmology experience and leadership in a clinical setting are valued, with travel to Amman Valley Hospital for injections noted.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience in ophthalmology nursing.
• Experience running an area/department.
• Ability to supervise and lead clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• Delegate and supervise delivery of care per NHS Wales framework.
• Ensure patients' physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs are met.

Skills

Nursing

Leadership

Supervision

Welsh language

Job description

Job Overview

The Ophthalmology Service is looking for an engaging and motivated nurse to take the role of Junior Sister in the Tysul Eye Unit at Glangwili Hospital.

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience of the specialty, and experience running an area/department.

The Tysul Eye Unit comprises Ophthalmology dedicated pre-operative assessment clinics, eye emergency clinics and admission/discharge of patients for theatre. The team also supports the delivery of intravitreal injections at Amman Valley Hospital, therefore travelling is an essential aspect of this role.

We strongly recommend visits and contact prior to interview. We would welcome applicants looking for either a part-time or full-time position, as this can be negotiated.

The postholder will be required to combine excellent clinical practice with day to day shift coordination and undertaking leadership and management responsibilities in support of the Senior Sister.

Continually support and work in conjunction with the Senior Sister, including deputising/taking charge of the clinical area/team in the absence of the Senior Sister.

Provide supervisory management and leadership skills in a clinical environment which is complex and pressurised.

Main duties of the job

Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate the programmes of care without supervision.

Delegate the delivery of care where appropriate, in line with NHS Wales delegation framework. Supervise the delivery of care and the staff involved with its provision.

Ensure that the patients' physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs are met, including the fundamental aspects of care needs.

Monitor and evaluate the standards of care provided by the clinical team.

Be visible and accessible in the clinical area to the nursing and wider multi-disciplinary team, patients and service users.

Continually support and work in conjunction with the Senior Sister and formally deputise in the absence of the Senior Sister.

Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team and provide specialist nursing advice as appropriate to own areas of expertise.

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 27/11/2026.

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:

• 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

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Eligibility / Visa

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.