Registered Nurse - BANKNHS

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Nurses to join our Nurse Bank, providing flexible staffing support across our four acute hospitals and community services throughout Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB).

Our hospital sites include:

Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth

Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen

Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli

Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest

Main duties of the job

As part of our Bank workforce, you will work in a variety of healthcare settings, helping us deliver compassionate, person-centred care. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of specialties, supporting teams to provide safe, high-quality care. Specialties may include, but are not limited to: Mental Health services, Theatre, Medical, Surgical, Emergency Care, Critical Care, Cardiology, Respiratory, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Neonatal, Maternity, Community.

Successful applicants will embody Hywel Dda University Health Board's values by demonstrating compassion, respect, integrity and a commitment to putting people at the heart of everything they do. Candidates should have relevant hospital nursing experience and be able to deliver safe, effective, evidence-based care. They will be adaptable, organised and resilient, with excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently when required as well as working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; however, applications from both Welsh and English speakers are welcomed.

Current Hywel Dda Registered Nurses who wish to join the Nurse Bank may be eligible for a fast-track application process. For further information, please contact the Nurse Bank Office on 0300 303 6145.

Interviews will be held on 28.10.2026

Job description

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.

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 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