Sister / Charge Nurse

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Wales is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse for Steffan Ward at Glangwili General Hospital. This position emphasizes clinical excellence and team leadership in Gastroenterology and Haematology settings. The successful candidate will support the Senior Sister, manage daily operations, and mentor junior staff. Candidates need to have a valid NMC registration and a relevant postgraduate qualification. The ability to communicate in Welsh is preferable, alongside a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate the ability to lead the team with a focus on patient care.
• Experience in Gastroenterology/Haematology is essential.
• Evidence of continuing professional development required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in developing policies.
• Coordinate and manage daily shifts and team responsibilities.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Clinical practice

Mentoring

Education

Registered Nurse (Part 1)

Current NMC Registration

Postgraduate diploma or equivalent

Recognised management qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join the nursing team on Steffan Ward at Glangwili General General Hospital.

Steffan is a 18 bed General Medical ward specialising in Gastroenterology/ Haematology.

This is an ideal opportunity to further your career increasing your knowledge, clinical skills, professionally and managerially, and work closely with the Multidisciplinary team within a positive and challenging environment. You will need to demonstrate the ability to lead the team with a strong emphasis on keeping the patients at the centre of everything we do

The successful candidate should be an enthusiastic team member, recent experience within Gastroenterology/ Haematology and the ability to provide a high standard of care at all times

Evidence of continuing professional development is essential.

Main duties of the job

You will support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in the development of relevant policies, procedures and protocols for their area of responsibility ensuring that they meet national, local and professional criteria, submitting them to the Senior Nurse Manager for agreement prior to submission for ratification.

Combine excellent clinical practice with day to day shift coordination and undertaking leadership and management responsibilities in support of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

Continually support and work in conjunction with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, including deputising/taking charge of the clinical area/team in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

Provide supervisory management and leadership skills in a clinical environment which is complex and pressurised.

Provide professional nursing leadership and guidance (in line with NMC standards), clinical advice and undertake management and monitoring activities to ensure the effective delivery of high standards of nursing care at all times

Work alongside the nursing team members, providing support to junior colleagues in the provision of direct care.

Proactively contribute to the implementation of the NMC Standards for education (2018) including the standards for student supervision and assessment.

Provide leadership and role modelling in the development and mentorship of new and other staff.

Demonstrate the Health Board's values in everything that you do in the work environment.

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

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 15/01/2026.

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

• Registered Nurse (Part 1)
• Current NMC Registration
• Pertinent postgraduate diploma (or equivalent development/ experience and a willingness to undertake appropriate post graduate diploma level study)
• Recognised management qualification

Experience

• Appropriate experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
• Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2015)
• Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
• Experience of running a ward/area/department
• Experience of working with pre-registration nursing/midwifery students
• Experience of formal/informal teaching and of mentoring pre-registration nursing or midwifery students
• Understanding of wider nursing and health care related agenda
• Supervisory management skills
• Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills
• Experience of coordinating a team
• Experience of facilitating learning in and from practice
• Previous experience of leadership and management
• Awareness of current issues in nursing and specialty
• Awareness of financial and resource management

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.