Closing date: 09 November 2026
Contract: Fixed term, secondment vacancy until 31/10/2027

The purpose-built Critical Care Unit in Glangwili General Hospital is looking for a Band 5 Registered Nurse. This post is part time and includes days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will be fully supported whilst gaining experience in the care of critically ill patients undergoing a variety of critical care interventions.

The successful candidates will ideally demonstrate some knowledge of Critical Care Nursing, but this is not essential, and have a willingness to develop their skills further, playing an integral part in integrating critical care across Glangwili.

The applicants should be able to demonstrate the use of evidence-based practice and be proactive in managing change. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, together with a readiness to innovate and develop nursing within a team approach.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Salary: £32,557 to £39,631 a year per annum pro rata
Pay scheme: Agenda for change, Band 5
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 100-NMR321-1026
Interviews: to be held on 18/11/2026

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
Experience

• Essential: Experience of previous contributions towards developing clinical practice in nurse training and/ or relevant care setting
• Desirable: Experience in acute secondary care
• Desirable: Acute nursing experience in secondary sector

Language Skills

• Desirable: Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Essential: Level 1 Registered Nurse (RGN/ RN Adult)
• Essential: Knowledge of NMC Codes of practice
• Desirable: BSc (Nursing)

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.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address: Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF, United Kingdom
For questions about the job, contact: Senior Sister Tammy Bowen, Tammy.Bowen@wales.nhs.uk, 01267229763

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.