Hywel Dda University Health Board
Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
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Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
Ward Sister/Charge Nurse (Fixed Term/Secondment) – Until 31/12/2026
JOB OVERVIEW
This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy, concluding on 31/12/2026.
For Hywel Dda University Health Board employees applying for this as a secondment, written approval from your current manager is mandatory before submitting an application.
Core Values & Expected Standards
candidates must uphold and promote Hywel Dda University Health Board’s values:
- Dignity, respect, fairness
- Integrity, honesty & openness
- Compassion, kindness
This role carries 24-hour accountability for ward management, including:
- Leading and developing the nursing team
- Ensuring compassionate, high-quality, patient-centred care
- Applying fair, honest, and objective people management principles
Key Leadership Responsibilities
Under NMC standards, this role is responsible for:
- Professional & clinical leadership of nursing staff
- Delivering expert clinical advice
- Complying with legal, statutory and Health Board policies
- Embedding standards of evidence-based practice
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational Leadership & Organisation
- Independently plan work schedules while fulfilling outstanding management duties
- Supervise clinical and professional performance of nursing staff according to skill levels and competencies
Staff Supervision & Development
- Allocate clinical duties effectively to maintain high standards
- Support staff in adhering to the NMC Code (2018) for optimal quality and patient safety
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Staffing & Resource Management
- Ensure prompt, cost-effective rosters, maintaining appropriate skill mix and optimal staffing levels for demand
- Oversee procurement, maintenance and budgeting of ward assets and equipment
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Monitor and control care standards through evidence-based evaluations
- Maintain infection control procedures and participate in regular audits, implementing findings
Learning & Professional Growth
- Foster a reflective culture to enhance practice improvement
- Promote research engagement, encouraging support or initiation of relevant studies
Complex Problem-Solving
- Manage difficult clinical and managerial challenges, making data-driven decisions and supporting patient risk stratifications
ABOUT THE BOARD
Mission
Hywel Dda University Health Board delivers NHS healthcare services across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire, with an additional provision across bordering counties.
Scope of Work
With over 13,000 staff, services include:
- Primary, community and acute hospital care
- Mental health and learning disabilities support
- Partnerships with local authorities, private, and third-sector organisations (including volunteers)
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Facilities
- 4 main hospitals: Bronglais (Aberystwyth), Glangwili (Carmarthen), Prince Philip (Llanelli), Withybush (Haverfordwest)
- 5 community hospitals
- 2 integrated care centres
- 6 Health Board-managed GP practices
- Extensive dental, pharmacy, ophthalmic and domiciliary services
Language Policy
- The Board operates a bilingual policy
- Applicants may submit English or Welsh applications; no disadvantages are applied either way.
IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR APPLICANTS
Recruitment Standards
- Applications are criteria-based, tailored to job-specific requirements
- Generic or AI-automated applications (e.g. Lazy Apply) will not meet expectations
- Recommend submitting a customised application specifically related to advertised criteria
Data & Privacy Disclosure
- By applying, all data is shared securely within NHS systems for processing and assessment purposes
- Complies with current Data Protection and Confidentiality Regulations
Additional Information
- Non-EEA citizens needing sponsorship: Health & Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa routes are required unless already exempt
- Preliminary visa eligibility assessment can be analysed via [Work in the UK](link placeholder) to determine suitability prior to applying
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