Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to work within an established 15 bed General Surgical/ Orthopaedic ward with some Elective Surgical activity in Glangwilli General Hospital.We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic, motivated individual, with a desire for professional and personal development within this challenging and rewarding role.

Main duties of the job

Applicants should be able to demonstrate the use of evidence-based practice, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with a readiness to innovate and develop nursing within a team approach.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and leadership skills who will be forward thinking and strive for the highest standards of patient centred care and experience.

The successful candidate will have experience working within an acute Surgical/ Orthopaedic environment. The successful candidate will be a senior member of the multi-disciplinary team and will be a key link with service users and the wider clinical teams within Glangwilli General Hospital in leading and supporting service delivery.

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 10/12/2025.

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 isdesirable 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

• Current NMC Registration
• Pertinent postgraduate diploma or equivalent development and or experience AND a willingness to undertake appropriate post graduate level study when in post
• Teaching and or Coaching qualification or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of legislation pertinent to role
• Recognised management qualification
• Recognised leadership qualification
• Experience of leading a team

Experience

• Proven and relevant experience at Band 6
• Appropriate experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
• Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code 2018
• Proven post-registration experience and evidence of coordinating and managing a team of staff
• Able to demonstrate an awareness of professional issues and developments
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
• Experience in budget management
• Experience of effective staff management Experience of running a ward, area or department
• Experience of mentoring pre-registration nursing or midwifery students
• Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills
• Good knowledge of information governance and data protection requirements
• Experience of working in a Band 7 role
• Understanding of financial and resource management processes

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.