Location
Haverfordwest, Wales
Salary
£40559.00 to £48841.00
Profession
Charge nurse
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
25 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
19 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

15 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    Appropriate experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty

  • Experience

    Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2015)

  • Experience

    Experience of working in a multiprofessional environment

  • Experience

    Experience of running a ward/area/department

  • Experience

    Experience of working with preregistration nursing / midwifery students

  • Experience

    Experience of formal /informal teaching and of mentoring preregistration nursing or midwifery students.

  • Experience

    Understanding of wider nursing and health care related agenda

  • Experience

    IT skills

  • Experience

    Supervisory managment skill

  • Experience

    Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills

  • Qualifications and Knowledge

    Registered Nurse (Part 1)

  • Qualifications and Knowledge

    Current NMC Registration

  • Qualifications and Knowledge

    Bachelor degree (or equivalent experience)

  • Qualifications and Knowledge

    Pertinent postgraduate diploma (or equivalent development / experience and a willingness to undertake appropriate post graduate diploma level study)

  • Qualifications and Knowledge

    Bronze IQT

Desirable

8 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Experience

    Experience of coordinating a team

  • Experience

    Experience of facilitating learning in and from practice

  • Experience

    Previous experience of leadership and management

  • Experience

    Awareness of current issues in nursing and specialty

  • Experience

    Awareness of financial and resource management

  • Language Skills

    Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

  • Qualifications and Knowledge

    Teaching qualification ( or equivalent experience

  • Qualifications and Knowledge

    Recognised management qualification

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our ever-expanding Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Unit.

You’ll be part of a fantastic, supportive team of nurses and nursing support workers, working in a busy, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional development and gaining valuable experience in a dynamic clinical setting.

Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) enables adult patients with common medical and surgical conditions to be assessed, diagnosed and treated on the same day. This should enable the patient to then ‘sleep at home in their own bed’ and avoid unnecessary hospital admission.

Patients are referred to SDEC via their GP, Paramedics (Welsh Ambulance Service), Accident and Emergency (A&E), or via another route such as an outpatient clinic or community specialist team.

We welcome interested candidates to come and have a look around and meet the team.

The post covers 7 days a week. There will be an expectation for rotational working across our acute medical team in the Adult Clinical Decisions Unit (ACDU).

Main duties of the job

As a Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within our Same Day Emergency Care Unit. You will support the smooth running of the unit while working as part of a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team.

Your main duties will include:

  • Providing clinical leadership and support to nursing staff and support workers
  • Coordinating patient flow to ensure timely assessment, treatment, and discharge
  • Delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to acutely unwell patients
  • Supporting and developing junior staff through supervision and mentorship
  • Working collaboratively with the wider MDT to ensure the best patient outcomes
  • Maintaining high standards of care, safety, and documentation
  • Acting as a role model, promoting a positive and proactive team culture

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills in a fast-paced, rewarding environment where your contribution truly makes a difference.

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

Interviews to be held on 03/11/2026.

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 Sister/Charge Nurse with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Haverfordwest, Wales. It is listed as a Band 6 Charge nurse role. The advertised salary is £40559.00 to £48841.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.

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