Sister/Charge Nurse Critical Care

Lehrmancameron; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Haverfordwest is seeking a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse for their Adult Critical Care Unit. The ideal candidate must have significant experience in critical care nursing, a postgraduate qualification, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include ensuring patient care quality and managing staffing levels. The role supports continuous improvement and involves coaching junior staff. A passion for patient-centered care is essential. This is a part-time, fixed-term position covering maternity leave.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in critical care nursing.
• Evidence of leading a specialist nursing team.
• Postgraduate critical care qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the specialist nursing team and ensure high-quality patient care.
• Supervise patient care and manage admissions.
• Act as unit lead in absence of Senior Sisters.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (Part 1)

Critical care course (postgraduate)

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Summary

This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 31/01/2027 to cover maternity leave. 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. The successful candidate must have significant experience in critical care nursing, evidence of being able to lead a specialist nursing team and have a postgraduate critical care qualification. They should be a real team player, able to clearly communicate with those around them, have a calm approach to problem solving, and be committed to creating an environment of continuous improvement and learning to ensure the best possible standards of care are maintained at all times. Finally, they will have to demonstrate a passion for a patient‑centred approach through keeping the department organised and professional at all times.

Main duties of the job

A Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse post has arisen for enthusiastic, motivated, experienced critical care nurses within the Adult Critical Care Unit in Withybush General Hospital. A Sister/Charge Nurse within the unit will ensure a high level of patient care at all times, actively involve themselves in and supervise patient care, manage planned and unplanned admissions, and ensure correct staffing levels. They will need to confidently lead the unit in the absence of Senior Sisters and be involved in coaching and developing more junior team members.

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

About Us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in‑hospital, mental health and learning disability services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third‑sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our Services Are Provided In

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion
• 47 general practices (six of which are health‑board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and eight ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disability services

Details

• Date posted: 19 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,263 to £47,280 per year (pro‑rata)
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Part‑time
• Reference number: 100‑NMR380‑1225‑B
• Job location: Withybush General Hospital, Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest, SA61 2PZ

Job responsibilities

• Lead the specialist nursing team and ensure high‑quality patient care throughout the unit.
• Supervise patient care, manage planned and unplanned admissions, and ensure correct staffing levels.
• Act as unit lead in the absence of Senior Sisters, coaching and developing junior team members.
• Maintain a calm, professional approach to problem‑solving and promote continuous improvement.
• Support bilingualism initiatives by communicating effectively in Welsh wherever possible.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications and Knowledge

• Registered Nurse (Part 1)
• Current NMC Registration
• Recognised critical care course at postgraduate diploma level
• Bronze IQT
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)

Desirable Qualifications

• Recognised management qualification
• Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)

Essential Experience

• Appropriate experience in critical care and demonstrable knowledge of the specialty
• Knowledge of the NMC Code (2015)
• Experience working in a multi‑professional environment
• Experience running a ward, area, or department
• Experience with pre‑registration nursing or midwifery students (formal and informal teaching)
• Understanding of the wider nursing and health‑care agenda
• IT competence
• Supervisory and management skills
• Reflective practice and ability to relate theory to practice

Desirable Experience

• Coordinating a team
• Facilitating learning in and from practice
• Previous leadership and management experience
• Awareness of current nursing and specialty issues
• Aware of financial and resource management

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1) – desirable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current skilled‑worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address:ush General Hospital, Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest, SA61 2PZ
Website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/