Sister/Charge Nurse Critical Care

NHS; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board in Haverfordwest is seeking an experienced Critical Care Nurse for a fixed-term Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse role. The successful candidate will supervise patient care, manage a team and ensure high care standards while demonstrating leadership within the Adult Critical Care Unit. Applicants should have significant experience in critical care nursing and a postgraduate qualification, with the ability to communicate in Welsh being a desirable asset. This role offers a salary between £39,263 to £47,280 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Part 1) with current NMC registration.
• Experience in critical care and leading a nursing team.
• Ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of patient care in the Critical Care Unit.
• Supervise patient care, manage admissions and staffing levels.
• Coach and develop junior team members.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Leadership

Team player

Communication

Problem-solving

Supervisory management

IT skills

Education

Postgraduate diploma in critical care

Bachelor degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Summary

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 postgraduate 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 the Critical Care Unit will ensure 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.

• 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: 19 December 2025

Pay Scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working Pattern

Part‑time

Reference Number

100‑NMR380‑1225‑B

Job Locations

Withybush General Hospital,
Fishguard Road,
Haverfordwest,
SA61 2PZ

Job Description

Interviews will be held on 09/01/2026.

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

• Registered Nurse (Part 1)
• Current NMC registration
• A recognised critical care course at postgraduate diploma level
• Bronze IQT
• Bachelor degree (or equivalent experience)

Desirable Qualifications

• Recognised management qualification
• Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)

Essential 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
• IT skills
• Supervisory management skills
• Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills

Desirable Experience

• 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 a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current skilled‑worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Hywel Dda University Health Board,
Withybush General Hospital,
Fishguard Road,
Haverfordwest,
SA61 2PZ

Employer's Website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/