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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
Job ref
100-NMR272-0925
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glangwili General Hospital
Town
Carmarthen
Salary
£39,263 - £47,280 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/09/2025 23:59
Interview date
02/10/2025

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Junior Sister / Charge Nurse Ophthalmology

Band 6

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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Job overview

The Ophthalmology Service is looking for an engaging and motivated nurse to take the role of Junior Sister in the Tysul Eye Unit at Glangwili Hospital.

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience of the specialty, and experience running an area/department. 

The Tysul Eye Unit comprises Ophthalmology dedicated pre-operative assessment clinics, eye emergency clinics and admission/discharge of patients for theatre. The team also supports the delivery of intravitreal injections at Amman Valley Hospital, therefore travelling is an essential aspect of this role. 

We strongly recommend visits and contact prior to interview. We would welcome applicants looking for either a part-time or full-time position, as this can be negotiated. 

The postholder will be required to combine excellent clinical practice with day to day shift coordination and undertaking leadership and management responsibilities in support of the Senior Sister. 

Continually support and work in conjunction with the Senior Sister, including deputising/taking charge of the clinical area/team in the absence of the Senior Sister.

Provide supervisory management and leadership skills in a clinical environment which is complex and pressurised. 

 

Main duties of the job

Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate the programmes of care without supervision.

Delegate the delivery of care where appropriate, in line with NHS Wales delegation framework. Supervise the delivery of care and the staff involved with its provision.

Ensure that the patients' physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs are met, including the fundamental aspects of care needs. 

Monitor and evaluate the standards of care provided by the clinical team.

Be visible and accessible in the clinical area to the nursing and wider multi-disciplinary team, patients and service users. 

Continually support and work in conjunction with the Senior Sister and formally deputise in the absence of the Senior Sister. 

Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team and provide specialist nursing advice as appropriate to own areas of expertise. 

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

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. 

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.

Interviews will be held on 02/10/2025

Person specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Current NMC registration
  • Degree in Nursing
  • Evidence of post registration study and training, e.g. Intermediate Life Support
  • Awareness of Health Board Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
Desirable criteria
  • Specialist ophthalmology training
  • Recognised management qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Appropriate experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty to Post Graduate Diploma Level
  • Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2015)
  • Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
  • Experience of running a ward/area/department
  • Experience of working with pre-registration nursing / midwifery students
  • Experience of formal /informal teaching and of mentoring pre-registration nursing or midwifery students
  • Understanding of wider nursing and health care related agenda
  • IT skills
  • Supervisory management skills
  • Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of coordinating a team
  • Experience of facilitating learning in and from practice
  • Previous experience of leadership and management
  • Awareness of current issues in nursing and specialty
  • Awareness of financial and resource management

Language skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability 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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Marta Barreiro Martins
Job title
Senior Nurse Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07815022127
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