Registered Nurse Critical Care

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wales is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Registered Nurses for their Critical Care Unit. This role offers the chance to develop critical care skills while providing care to critically ill patients. Successful candidates will possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate a willingness to innovate within a team. Welsh speaking abilities are desirable, and positions are available for part-time work at Glangwili General Hospital.

Qualifications

• Welsh speaker (Level 1) is desirable.
• Knowledge of NMC Codes of Practice.
• Experience in acute secondary care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for critically ill patients.
• Integrate critical care across Glangwili.
• Support clinical practice development in nursing.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive in managing change

Education

Level 1 Registered Nurse (RGN/RN)

BSc (Nursing)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated individual who are interested in developing their Critical Care skills.

The purpose built Critical Care Unit in Glangwili General Hospital is looking for Band 5 Registered Nurses.

There are 2 x part time vacancies, 1 x 34.5 and 1 x 30 hours.

Main duties of the job

Successful applicants will be fully supported whilst gaining experience in the care of critically ill patients undergoing a variety of critical care interventions.

The successful candidates will ideally demonstrate some knowledge of Critical Care Nursing, but this is not essential and have a willingness to develop their skills further, playing an integral part in integrating critical care across Glangwili.

The applicants should be able to demonstrate the use of evidence based practice and be proactive in managing change. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, together with a readiness to innovate and develop nursing within a team approach.

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

Interviews will be held on 07/01/2026

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Level 1 Registered Nurse (RGN/ RN)Adult)
• Knowledge of NMC Codes of Practice
• BSc (Nursing)

Experience

• Experience of previous contributions towards developing clinical practice in nurse training and/ or relevant care setting
• Experience in acute secondary care
• Acute nursing experience in secondary sector

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.

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