Registered Nurse Critical Care

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the Critical Care Unit at Glangwili General Hospital in Carmarthen. This part-time post includes day/night shifts, weekends and bank holidays.

Applicants should have some knowledge of Critical Care Nursing and a willingness to develop skills further. Welsh language ability is desirable, with interviews dated on 19/10/2026. Applications are only accepted from current Hywel Dda staff.

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Willingness to develop critical care skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Welsh language ability desirable.

Responsibilities

• Care for critically ill patients undergoing a range of critical care interventions.
• Support integration of critical care practices across Glangwili General Hospital.
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and drive improvement within the nursing team.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

Evidence-based practice

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

An exciting vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is interested in developing their Critical Care skills.
The purpose-built Critical Care Unit in Glangwili General Hospital is looking for a Band 5 Registered Nurse. This post is part time which will include days/nights/ weekend and bank holidays.

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; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 19/10/2026.

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

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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