Registered Nurse

Job Summary

The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence‑based nursing care, working collaboratively and cooperatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. They will assist in the management and organisation of their clinical area and participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members. They will work alongside the nursing team members, providing support to junior colleagues in the provision of direct care.

They will demonstrate the Health Board's values in everything that they do in the work environment.

Outpatients is a diverse, multidisciplinary environment that requires flexible and adaptable skills, an aptitude to learn and a motivation to develop your own skills. We cover a wide range of specialities including Vascular, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Dermatology and Ear Nose and Throat clinics. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, organised and committed to give high quality nursing care and be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

You will consistently ensure that a patient’s privacy, dignity and psychological well‑being is always maintained and that the care given is patient centred. You need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. We need individuals who are forward‑thinking, well organised with a positive attitude towards flexibility and change. We are a proactive department and support medical students, student nurses, apprentices, work placement and HCSW development.

As a qualified nurse within the department, you will act as both a Practice Assessor and/or a Practice Supervisor. We recognise the importance of education in maintaining a sustainable workforce and expect our staff to lead by example to inspire the future generation of workforce. 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 05/03/2026.

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.

• Four main hospitals:
  Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth;
  Glanwhili 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

Date posted: 09 February 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 5

Salary: £31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum pro rata

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Part‑time

Reference number: 100‑NMR
034‑0226

Job locations:
Glanwhili General Hospital, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF

You will be able to find the 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…