Sister/Charge Nurse Critical Care

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Dreenhill; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider seeks a Sister/Charge Nurse for the Critical Care Unit at Withybush General Hospital. The role demands significant critical care nursing experience, with responsibilities including leading a team and ensuring top-tier patient care. Candidates should possess a post graduate qualification in critical care and demonstrate strong leadership and communication abilities. This part-time position is a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave, with competitive salaries ranging between £39,263 and £47,280 per annum.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in critical care nursing.
• Evidence of leading a specialist nursing team.
• Ability to communicate clearly and calmly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a high level of patient care in Critical Care Unit.
• Manage admissions and staffing levels.
• Lead in the absence of Senior Sisters and develop junior team members.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Team leadership

Patient-centred approach

Communication skills

Education

Post graduate critical care qualification

Job description

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Sister/Charge Nurse Critical Care

The closing date is 07 December 2025

This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 31/01/2027 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.

The successful candidate must have significant experience in critical care nursing, evidence of being able to lead a specialist nursing team and have a post graduate critical care qualification. They should be a real team player, able to clearly communicate with those around them and have a calm approach to problem solving. They should be committed to creating an environment of continuous improvement and learning to ensure the best possible standards of care are maintained at all times. Finally, they will have to demonstrate a passion for a patient‑centred approach through keeping the department organised and professional at all times.

Main duties of the job

A Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse post has arisen for enthusiastic, motivated experienced Critical Care nurses within the Adult Critical Care Unit in Withybush General Hospital.

A Sister/Charge Nurse within Critical Care Unit will have the responsibility of ensuring a high level of patient care at all times throughout the unit. They will be actively involved in, as well as supervising, the patients’ care, managing planned and unplanned admissions and ensuring correct staffing levels. They will need to be confident in leading the Unit in the absence of Senior Sisters and be involved in coaching and developing more junior team members.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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

Details

Date posted: 02 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Secondment

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: 100-NMR380-1225

Job locations

Withybush General Hospital
Fishguard Road
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ

Employer details

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital
Fishguard Road
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ

Employer contact details

Senior Sister
Kim Goodall
[e-mail]
01437773995