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Main area
Pre-assessment
Grade
Band 5
Contract
12 months (This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 28/02/2027 due to Maternity Cover)
Hours
Part time - 16 hours per week
Job ref
100-NMR056-0326
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Withybush General Hospital
Town
Haverfordwest
Salary
£31,516 - £38,364 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/03/2026 23:59
Interview date
25/03/2026

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Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Qualified Nurse - Pre-Assessment Services

Band 5

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

This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 28/02/2027  due to maternity cover 

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.

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Nursing team in: Pre-operative Assessment, Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest.

We are looking for a Nurse that is passionate & motivated about delivering the best care possible, who have excellent communication skills and are willing to work as part of a committed and skilled multi-disciplinary team.

The ability to travel between sites may be required. 

 

Main duties of the job

The Pre-assessment services on the 4 acute sites are essential to ensure patients are seen and reviewed prior to receiving surgical care, and the peri-operative experience is safe and high quality. The nursing staff deploy a combination of telephone and face-to-face pre-operative assessments for both day case and inpatient surgery.

If you are motivated and keen to learn, this is the post for you. The team are friendly, supportive and focused on providing safe care for patients undergoing elective surgery. 

We welcome you contacting us for an informal chat giving you the opportunity to gain more information regarding this important role. 

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

Interviews will be held on 25/03/2026.

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); 99 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.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • RGN with relevant post registration experience
  • Mentorship/preceptorship qualification
  • BLS trained
  • Knowledge of current pre-assessment services and national guidelines
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance
  • Understanding of Quality improvement
Desirable criteria
  • Surgical or Orthopaedic relevant courses
  • Immediate life support
  • Clinical examination course or willing to work towards
  • Chest auscultation skills
  • Advanced clinical skills
  • Able to undertake/interpret ECG recordings or willing to work towards
  • Leadership qualification or willing to work towards

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Relevant surgical/ orthopaedic/ anaesthetic experience
  • Proficient clinician
  • Well developed clinical skills
  • Previous evidence of audit and research
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of pre-operative assessment or Day Surgery
  • Experience in clinical examination skills

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Anne Wright
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01437 773374
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