Site Manager / Clinical Nurse Practitioner

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Wales seeks a Site Manager/Clinical Nurse Practitioner to oversee patient flow and manage hospital operations 24/7. The ideal candidate must be a Registered General Nurse, demonstrate leadership and management skills, and be able to work day and night shifts. The role demands complex decision-making abilities and excellent communication skills, with a commitment to bilingualism enhancing patient experiences. Offering a competitive salary of £48,527 to £55,532 per annum, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with proven advanced communication skills.
• Commitment to achieving a degree within an agreed period.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient flow through the acute hospitals site.
• Work autonomously to ensure efficient running of the hospital.
• Troubleshoot patient flow issues and staffing problems.

Skills

Leadership and Management

Advanced communication skills

Complex decision making

Multi-professional working

Ability to lead and influence change

Education

Registered General Nurse

Educated to degree level

Evidence of Masters level learning or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen as a Site Manager/ Clinical Nurse Practitioner working at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest.

The post holder will be expected to maintain patient flow through the acute hospitals site and must be able to work autonomously to ensure the smooth, efficient and effective running of the hospital site over a 24-hour period. The Clinical Site Manager/Night Nurse practitioner has responsibility for the site in the out of hours period, which involves troubleshooting patient flow issues, staffing problems and clinical incidents.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will need to be innovative, motivated and an excellent role model for the Health Board values.

The rota involves both day and night shift patterns to suit service requirements.

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 17/12/2025.

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

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 General Nurse
• Educated to degree level (must commit to achieving degree within an agreed period of time)
• Evidence of Masters level learning or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Evidence of advanced communication skills
• Evidence of Practice Development

Experience

• Relevant post registration experience at band 6 or 7 level
• Experience of complex decision making
• Leadership and Management experience
• Experience of multi-professional working
• Evidence of advanced communications skills
• Ability to lead and influence change
• Clinical Leadership programme
• Management of staff development

Language Abilities

• 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.

£48,527 to £55,532 a yearper annum, pro rata