Registered Nurse

NHS; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Carmarthen seeks a Staff Nurse to join the dynamic team at Glangwili General Hospital. This role involves assessing, planning, and evaluating care needs for patients in a supportive environment, while promoting continuous professional development. Candidates must hold a nursing degree and current NMC registration. The position offers a competitive salary between £31,516 to £38,364 pro rata, along with various benefits such as on-site childcare and salary sacrifice schemes. The ideal applicant will possess strong communication skills and a dedication to patient care.

Benefits

Onsite childcare facilities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Various salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Degree in Nursing necessary for the position.
• Must have experience providing holistic nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning and evaluating patient care needs.
• Working with a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based care.
• Challenging the status quo and implementing best practices.

Skills

Good communication/interpersonal skills

High levels of commitment and dedication

Caring attitude

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Degree in Nursing

Current NMC registration

Tools

Evidence of post registration study and training

Intermediate life support

Job description

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL 26/01/27 TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Steffan Ward at Glangwili General Hospital for the appointment of Staff Nurses. Steffan Ward is a 18 bedded ward specialising in Gastroenterology and Haematology .

The ward has a fantastic supportive team, providing an environment which enables both teaching and learning and encourages personal development, working with the NMC code of conduct and hospital policies. Support can be provided through education and mentorship to build confidence for newly registered, those new to and /or returning to acute care.

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 sacrifice schemes and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Interviews to be held on 19/01/26

Main duties of the job

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to work within our dynamic working environment.You must have:

• Good communication/interpersonal skills, high levels of commitment and dedication, caring attitude and the ability to work as part of a team are essential;
• A desire to develop your experience and work alongside a team of staff as well as a passion for excellent patient care and outcomes;
• The ability of doing things differently and challenging the status quo.

If you fit this criteria, we may have just the opportunity for you!

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 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.

We welcome informal discussions with those considering an application and would actively encourage you to speak to one of our Sisters to learn more about working for us.

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

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
• Degree in Nursing
• Evidence of post registration study and training eg POVA
• Intermediate life support if required in clinical setting
• Evidence of post registration study and training eg Child Protection

Experience

• Experience of providing holistic nursing care
• Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
• Implement evidence based practice

Language Abilities

• 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.

£31,516 to £38,364 a yearper annum pro rata