Sister/Charge Nurse Critical Care

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Haverfordwest is seeking an experienced Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse for their Adult Critical Care Unit. The successful candidate will ensure exceptional patient care, lead nursing teams, manage admissions, and mentor junior staff. Strong experience in critical care nursing and a postgraduate qualification are essential. Fluency in Welsh is desired, and the position offers a competitive salary ranging from £39,263 to £47,280 pro rata. This is a fixed-term role until January 31, 2027.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in critical care nursing is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a specialist nursing team.
• A patient-centred approach and commitment to continuous improvement are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-level patient care in the Critical Care Unit.
• Supervise and coach junior staff in patient care.
• Manage staffing levels during planned and unplanned admissions.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (Part 1)

Current NMC Registration

Postgraduate diploma in Critical Care

Recognised Management qualification

Job description

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

Job responsibilities

Interviews will be held on 16/12/2025.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Registered Nurse (Part 1)
• Current NMC Registration
• A Recognised Critical Care course at Postgraduate diploma level
• 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 managment 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.

£39,263 to £47,280 a year pro rata