Registered Nurse - BANK

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen, Llanelli, Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is looking for enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join our Nurse Bank, providing flexible staffing across four acute hospitals and community services. You will work across specialties, delivering compassionate and patient-centred care, within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should hold an NMC registration and a nursing degree, with post-registration training and Welsh language ability being desirable.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration is required.
• Degree in Nursing or equivalent.
• Evidence of post-registration study/training (POVA, CPD).
• Intermediate life support training if required in clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centred nursing care across acute and community settings.
• Deliver safe, effective, evidence-based care within the Nurse Bank.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Adhere to Welsh language expectations where applicable and promote bilingual patient care.

Skills

Holistic nursing care

Clinical governance

Evidence-based practice

Education

Degree in Nursing

Post-registration training (POVA)

Post-registration training (Child Protection)

Intermediate life support

Job description

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Nurses to join our Nurse Bank, providing flexible staffing support across our four acute hospitals and community services throughout Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB).

Our hospital sites include:

Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen

Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli

Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest

Main duties of the job

As part of our Bank workforce, you will work in a variety of healthcare settings, helping us deliver compassionate, person-centred care. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of specialties, supporting teams to provide safe, high-quality care. Specialties may include, but are not limited to: Mental Health services, Theatre, Medical, Surgical, Emergency Care, Critical Care, Cardiology, Respiratory, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Neonatal, Maternity, Community.

Successful applicants will embody Hywel Dda University Health Board's values by demonstrating compassion, respect, integrity and a commitment to putting people at the heart of everything they do. Candidates should have relevant hospital nursing experience and be able to deliver safe, effective, evidence-based care. They will be adaptable, organised and resilient, with excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently when required as well as working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; however, applications from both Welsh and English speakers are welcomed.

Current Hywel Dda Registered Nurses who wish to join the Nurse Bank may be eligible for a fast-track application process. For further information, please contact the Nurse Bank Office on 0300 303 6145.

Interviews will be held on 02/12/2026

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.

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Current NMC Registration
• 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

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

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.

£32,557 to £39,631 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Bank

Reference number

100-BANK-NMR-2026-F