An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse on Ward 1 Withybush General Hospital.
The 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.
We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic, motivated individual, with a desire for professional and personal development within this challenging and rewarding role.
The successful candidate will have experience working within an acute Surgical/Colorectal 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 Withybush General Hospital in leading and supporting service delivery.
Hywel Dda University Health Board is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; we also offer an excellent benefits package which includes onsite childcare facilities, various salary sacrifice schemes and a generous annual leave entitlement.
We would welcome informal discussions with those considering an application and would actively encourage you to speak to one of our team to learn more about working with us.
Provide visible clinical leadership, ensuring safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
Manage the ward/team workforce, including recruitment, appraisal, performance, and staff wellbeing.
Lead on quality, safety, and clinical governance, including audits, risk management, and continuous improvement.
Oversee day-to-day operational management, including patient flow, capacity, and resource use.
Support staff development, education, and a positive team culture.
Ensure an excellent patient experience, responding to feedback and driving improvements.
Contribute to service development and organisational priorities, deputising for senior colleagues as required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 09/07/2026
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); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
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.
