Sister/Charge Nurse

Lehrman Cameron Studio, LLC; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse within the Coronary Care unit at Hywel Dda University Health Board. The role involves delivering high standards of patient care, supporting leadership responsibilities, and mentoring staff in a dynamic environment. This position offers professional development tailored to the successful candidate's needs.

Benefits

Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing

Qualifications

• Motivated and enthusiastic nurse with interest in cardiac nursing.
• Welsh language skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of individualised patient care.
• Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in developing policies.
• Mentor and role model for new and existing staff.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Patient-focused care

Job description

This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 28/12/25 to cover maternity leave.

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.

Development Opportunity

We are offering an exciting development opportunity within the Coronary Care unit for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse. The unit includes 6 Coronary Care beds and 7 step-down cardiac beds, and also receives patients on the Treat and Repatriation pathway from Morriston Hospital.

Team and Role Overview

Join our friendly, supportive, and professional team, working closely with other specialties and the MDT to care for acutely ill patients. We seek a motivated, enthusiastic, and patient-focused nurse with a specific interest in cardiac nursing.

A professional development programme will be tailored to ensure the successful candidate gains the necessary education and training for the role.

Responsibilities

1. Deliver high standards of individualised patient care.
2. Exhibit excellent communication and organisational skills.
3. Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in developing policies, procedures, and protocols, ensuring they meet relevant standards.
4. Participate in clinical practice, shift coordination, and leadership responsibilities.
5. Support and deputise for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in their absence.
6. Provide leadership and guidance in a complex, pressurised environment, in line with NMC standards.
7. Work alongside and support junior colleagues in direct patient care.
8. Contribute to the implementation of NMC Standards for education, including supervision and assessment of students.
9. Mentor and role model for new and existing staff.
10. Demonstrate the Health Board’s values in all work activities.

About Hywel Dda University Health Board

We serve Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and surrounding counties, employing 12,000 staff providing a wide range of healthcare services across Wales, including hospitals, community services, and specialised tertiary care.

Additional Information

Welsh language skills are desirable; applications from Welsh speakers are encouraged. Interview date: 12/06/2025. A full Job Description and Person Specification are attached in the supporting documents.

We support staff in developing bilingual communication skills through various learning options.

Benefits

Access to Wagestream, a financial wellbeing benefit allowing real-time wage tracking, early wage access, and money management tips: https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/