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Job summary

Main area
Emergency
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
Various full and part time hours available
Job ref
100-NMR020-0126
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bronglais General Hospital
Town
Aberystwyth
Salary
£48,527 - £55,532 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/02/2026 23:59
Interview date
25/02/2026

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse

Band 7

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


 

Job overview

Bronglais Emergency Department serves a diverse rural and coastal population and sees the full range of presentations—from minor injury to high‑acuity emergencies. As a Band 7 Team Leader you will provide visible, senior clinical leadership and day‑to‑day operational management on shift. You’ll uphold Health Board values, lead safe, high‑quality emergency nursing care aligned to RCEM/RCN workforce standards, and work collaboratively with ED medical colleagues, WAST, inpatient teams and community services to optimise patient outcomes and experience.

Main duties of the job

To provide senior clinical leadership and operational management within the Emergency Department, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care in line with RCEM and RCN workforce standards. The Band 7 Team Leader will oversee the nursing team, coordinate patient flow, and act as a key point of contact for escalation and decision-making.

  • Lead and manage the ED nursing team on shift, ensuring appropriate skill mix and safe staffing levels.
  • Act as the clinical expert and role model, supporting staff development and maintaining high standards of care.
  • Coordinate patient flow, including triage, streaming, and ambulance handover processes.
  • Ensure compliance with documentation standards, incident reporting, and patient safety protocols.
  • Support implementation of new rosters and workforce changes as per the EUCC NSL operational plan.
  • Liaise with medical staff, allied health professionals, and external partners (e.g., WAST) to optimise patient outcomes.
  • Participate in recruitment, induction, and ongoing training for new staff.
  • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, audits, and service development.
  • Maintain oversight of complaints, incidents, and feedback, ensuring timely resolution and learning.

Working for our organisation

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 disabilities 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, and several other community settings
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. 

Interviews will be held on 25/02/2026

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

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse (Part 1)
  • Current NMC Registration
  • Bachelor degree
  • 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 criteria
  • Recognised management qualification
  • Recognised leadership qualification
  • Experience of leading a team
  • Masters degree in pertinent subject

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Proven and relevant experience at Band 6
  • Appropriate experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
  • 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 criteria
  • Experience of working in a Band 7 role
  • Understanding of financial and resource management processes

Language skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

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

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jessica Showler-Coulson
Job title
Head of Nursing
Email address
[email protected]