Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse on Ward 1 Withybush General Hospital.
The applicants should be able to demonstrate the use of evidence-based practice, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with a readiness to innovate and develop nursing within a team approach.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and leadership skills who will be forward thinking and strive for the highest standards of patient centred care and experience.
We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic, motivated individual, with a desire for professional and personal development within this challenging and rewarding role.
The successful candidate will have experience working within an acute Surgical/Colorectal environment. The successful candidate will be a senior member of the multi-disciplinary team and will be a key link with service users and the wider clinical teams within Withybush General Hospital in leading and supporting service delivery.
Hywel Dda University Health Board is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; we also offer an excellent benefits package which includes onsite childcare facilities, various salary sacrifice schemes and a generous annual leave entitlement.
We would welcome informal discussions with those considering an application and would actively encourage you to speak to one of our team to learn more about working with us.
Main duties of the job
Provide visible clinical leadership, ensuring safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
Manage the ward/team workforce, including recruitment, appraisal, performance, and staff wellbeing.
Lead on quality, safety, and clinical governance, including audits, risk management, and continuous improvement.
Oversee day-to-day operational management, including patient flow, capacity, and resource use.
Support staff development, education, and a positive team culture.
Ensure an excellent patient experience, responding to feedback and driving improvements.
Contribute to service development and organisational priorities, deputising for senior colleagues as required.
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 09/07/2026
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven and relevant experience at Band 6
- Appropriate experience within speciality and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant speciality
- Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2018)
- Proven post-registration experience and evidence of coordinating and managing a team of staff
- Able to demonstrate an awareness of professional issues and developments
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Experience in budget management
- Experience of effective staff management
- Experience of running a ward/area/department
- Experience of mentoring pre-registration nursing/ midwifery students
- IT skills
- Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills
- Good knowledge of information governance/ data protection requirements
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Band 7 role
- Understanding of financial and resource management processes
Language skills
Desirable
- Welsh speaker (Level 1)
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Part 1)
- Current NMC Registration
- Bachelor degree (or equivalent experience)
- Pertinent postgraduate diploma (or equivalent development/ experience AND a willingness to undertake appropriate post graduate level study when in post)
- Bronze IQT
- Teaching/ Coaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Knowledge of legislation pertinent to role
Desirable
- Recognised management qualification
- Recognised leadership qualification
- Experience of leading a team
- Masters degree in pertinent subject
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This advert is for Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Haverfordwest, West Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 7 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £50,129 - £57,365 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Jun 2026.
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