Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
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 Registered Nurses to work on the Nurse Bank in our four hospitals and within the community setting of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion & Pembrokeshire.
Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth
Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen
Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli
Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest
Main duties of the job
Candidates with experience in Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, SCBU, ENT, Critical Care, Emergency Nursing, Theatres, School Nursing, Health Visiting and Community Nursing are invited to apply as there are opportunities to work in all these areas. Recent acute experience and up to date skills is desirable. We also have opportunities for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Wards and are looking for flexible, motivated and enthusiastic Qualified 1st level Registered Mental Health & Learning Disabilities nurses to work in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion. You will be employed in the inpatient wards of Acute / Older Adult / Learning Disabilities mental health care. Successful candidates should have a flexible approach to work, have good communication skills, be a team worker and have the ability to work on his/her initiative.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
If you are a registered nurse within Hywel Dda, please contact the bank office on 0300 3036145 we can complete a fast-track application for you.
Interviews will be held on 21.09.2026.
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 13 Sep 2026.
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