Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
- Experience
Experience of providing holistic nursing care
- Experience
Interest in developing nursing skills
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Current NMC Registration
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
- Experience
Implement evidence based practice
- Language Skills
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Degree in Nursing
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Evidence of post registration study and training eg POVA
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Evidence of post registration study and training eg Child Protection
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Intermediate life support if required in clinical setting
Job overview
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Nurses to join our Nurse Bank, providing flexible staffing support across our four acute hospitals and community services throughout Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB).
Our hospital sites include:
- Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth
- Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen
- Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli
- Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest
Main duties of the job
As part of our Bank workforce, you will work in a variety of healthcare settings, helping us deliver compassionate, person-centred care. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of specialties, supporting teams to provide safe, high-quality care. Specialties may include, but are not limited to: Mental Health services, Theatre, Medical, Surgical, Emergency Care, Critical Care, Cardiology, Respiratory, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Neonatal, Maternity, Community.
Successful applicants will embody Hywel Dda University Health Board's values by demonstrating compassion, respect, integrity and a commitment to putting people at the heart of everything they do. Candidates should have relevant hospital nursing experience and be able to deliver safe, effective, evidence-based care. They will be adaptable, organised and resilient, with excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently when required as well as working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; however, applications from both Welsh and English speakers are welcomed.
Current Hywel Dda Registered Nurses who wish to join the Nurse Bank may be eligible for a fast-track application process. For further information, please contact the Nurse Bank Office on 0300 303 6145.
Interviews will be held on 28.10.2026
Detailed job description and main 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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Registered Nurse - BANK with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Carmarthen, Wales. It is listed as a Band 5 Registered nurse role. The advertised salary is £32,557 - £39,631 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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