Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 05/09/2027
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse to join Ward 11 in Withybush General Hospital .
Ward 11 is a 18 bed Stroke and Rehabilitation Ward, with a 4 bed Acute Stroke Unit within it. Ward 11 delivers acute stroke care and facilitates rehabilitation with a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) approach.
The post offers an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual with a high level of interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in the daily running of the ward to care for our patients to the highest of standards..
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic band 5 nurse to be part of our team and to assist us in delivering safe and compassionate care to all our patients and also ensuring that all Stroke patients have access to excellent care which is evidenced based.
All Band 5 Staff nurses will be supported in their learning needs and work towards working in our Acute Stroke Unit providing thrombolysis care. We welcome and support newly qualified nurses - they will be given a preceptor and opportunity to work alongside an allocated experience Nurse.
Main duties of the job
Work alongside the nursing team members and MDT, providing support to colleagues in the provision of direct care to all patients.
Proactively contribute to the implementation of the NMC Standards for education, including the standards for student supervision and assessment.
Provide leadership and role modelling in the development and mentorship of new and other staff.
Demonstrate the Health Board’s values and beliefs in everything that you do within the work environment.
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 27/05/2026
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.
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This advert is for Registered Nurse with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Haverfordwest, West Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,557 - £39,631 per annum pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term / secondment until 05/09/2027 due to funding). The application deadline is 19 Jun 2026.
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