Registered Nurse Critical Care

NHS; Carmarthen; Remote; GBP 33.000 - 40.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the Critical Care Unit in Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen. This part-time post (15.75 hours per week) includes days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays, with a fixed-term/secondment until 31 October 2027.

The successful candidate will be supported while developing critical care skills and will be expected to work within a bilingual health service, with Welsh language ability desirable.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold Level 1 Registered Nurse (RGN/RN Adult) registration.
• Knowledge of NMC Codes of practice.
• BSc (Nursing) or equivalent qualification.

Aufgaben

• Provide care for critically ill patients in a busy Critical Care Unit.
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and good communication within the team.
• Contribute to the development of nursing practice across Glangwili General Hospital.
• Be flexible to work days/nights/weekends/bank holidays as required.

Kenntnisse

Nursing care

Communication skills

Welsh language (desirable)

Ausbildung

BSc (Nursing)

RGN/RN Adult registered

Jobbeschreibung

Main area Critical Care Unit Grade Band 5 Contract 12 months (This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 31/10/2027) Hours Part time - 15.75 hours per week Job ref 100-NMR321-1026

Employer Hywel Dda University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Glangwili General Hospital Town Carmarthen Salary £32,557 - £39,631 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 18/11/2026

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

This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 31/10/2027.

If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

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; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews to be held on 18/11/2026

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

• 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)

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.

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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.