Job summary This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 31/05/26 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. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to cover maternity leave at Amman Valley Community Hospital, Glanaman, Ammanford. The position will for be 12 months duration either as a fixed term contract or a potential secondment within the health board. Cysgod y Cwm ward comprises of 28 beds primarily specialising in older adult rehabilitation and palliative care, with a strong focus on MDT and Intermediate Care models of practice. Medical cover is provided through a mixture of Consultant, GP and Intermediate Care Physicians. Main duties of the job We are looking for a credible, pro-active, team focused nursing leader with a proven track record of leading nurses through periods of change. The post holder will need to have strong visible leadership with effective interpersonal, communication and decision making skills. It is essential that applicants have the ability to work as part of a Multidisciplinary team; a thorough knowledge of the admission/discharge process is also desirable. You will need to be a Registered Nurse with substantial post registration experience at Band 6Level, (with evidence of post registered professional development) in order to offer supportive and effective leadership to junior staff. 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 24/03/25 About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest. Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire. Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion). Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes. Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 100-NMR074-0325 Job locations Amman Valley Hospital Folland Road Glanaman, Ammanford SA18 2BQ Job description Job 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. Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary. https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/ Job description Job 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. Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary. https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/ Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Registered Nurse (Part 1) Current NMC Registration Bachelor degree (or equivalent experience) 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 Recognised management qualification Recognised leadership qualification Experience of leading a team Masters degree in pertinent subject Experience Essential 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 Experience of leadership skills Experience of working in a multi professional environment Experience in budget management Experience of mentoring pre registration nursing/midwifery students IT skills Good knowledge of information governance/data protection requirements Able to relate theory to practice through reflective skills Desirable Experience of working in a Band 7 role Understanding of financial and resource management processes Language skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Registered Nurse (Part 1) Current NMC Registration Bachelor degree (or equivalent experience) 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 Recognised management qualification Recognised leadership qualification Experience of leading a team Masters degree in pertinent subject Experience Essential 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 Experience of leadership skills Experience of working in a multi professional environment Experience in budget management Experience of mentoring pre registration nursing/midwifery students IT skills Good knowledge of information governance/data protection requirements Able to relate theory to practice through reflective skills Desirable Experience of working in a Band 7 role Understanding of financial and resource management processes Language skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Amman Valley Hospital Folland Road Glanaman, Ammanford SA18 2BQ Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)