Registered Nurse - Day Surgery Unit

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Llanelli is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Day Surgery Unit. The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree and be passionate about providing excellent care. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team are essential. Candidates who can speak Welsh are encouraged to apply. Opportunities for personal development in language skills are available.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration is required.
• Experience in providing holistic nursing care is essential.
• Evidence of post registration study (e.g., POVA, Child Protection) is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the Day Surgery Unit.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team for patient care.
• Be willing to travel between theatre sites as required.

Skills

Holistic nursing care

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Nursing team based at the Day Surgery Unit (Ward) - Prince Philip Hospital & Amman Valley.

We are looking for a Nurse that is passionate & motivated about delivering the best care possible, who has excellent communication skills and is willing to work as part of a committed and skilled multi-disciplinary team. The ability to travel between sites may be required.

Main duties

Day Surgery - There are multiple theatre sites across Hywel Dda University Health Board which cover a range of specialities including, but not limited to, emergency surgery, obstetrics, general surgery, trauma and orthopaedic and ophthalmology in Amman Valley Hospital.

Each individual theatre team comprises scrub staff, circulating staff, Operating Department Practitioners, Recovery staff, ward staff and HCSWs.

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 16/10/2025

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

• Current NMC registration
• Degree in Nursing
• Evidence of post registration study and training e.g. POVA
• Evidence of post registration study and training e.g. Child Protection
• Evidence of post registration study and training e.g., Intermediate Life support if required in a 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.

Prince Phillip Hospital/Amman Valley Hospital