Registered Nurse - BANK

NHS; Wales; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Other

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking registered nurses to join our Nurse Bank across four acute hospitals and community services. This Band 5 bank role offers flexibility with bank hours and no guaranteed weekly commitment, suitable for flexible working arrangements.

Successful applicants will have current NMC registration, a nursing degree, and post-registration training. Welsh language ability is desirable, with a fast-track process for current Hywel Dda nurses.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration and a nursing degree.
• Post-registration training in POVA and Child Protection.
• Experience delivering holistic nursing care in a hospital setting.
• Welsh language ability is desirable and welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible staffing across four acute hospitals and community services.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centred care in multiple specialties.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team ensuring safe, evidence-based care.
• Interviews will be held on 28.10.2026.

Skills

Communication skills

Welsh language (Level 1)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

NMC Registration

POVA (post-registration training)

Child Protection training

Intermediate Life Support

Job description

Main area Nurse Bank Grade Band 5 Contract Bank Hours

• Flexible working
• Other

0 hours per week (Bank as and when required) Job ref 100-BANK-NMR-2026-E

Employer Hywel Dda University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire Town Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire Salary £32,557 - £39,631 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/10/2026 23:59

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.

Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.

Job overview

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 28.10.2026

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

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.

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)

  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.

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  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.

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  Name Julie Rogers Job title Senior Workforce Manager Bank & E-Rostering Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0300 3036145