Ward Sister/Charge Nurse Older Adult Acute Care Mental Health

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, on Bryngolau Ward, based at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli.

Bryngolau Ward is a 15 bedded, Older Adult Mental Health inpatient ward providing assessment, treatment and care for older people with mental health and dementia related needs.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team on Bryngolau Ward, a specialist Older Adult Mental Health inpatient unit at Prince Philip Hospital. Bryngolau provides assessment, treatment and person-centred care for older adults with functional mental health conditions and dementia-related needs within a supportive environment that values learning, reflective practice and professional development.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing care needs, planning, implementing and evaluating evidence-based care, and supporting the delivery of high-quality therapeutic interventions. The role includes providing clinical leadership, supervising and supporting nursing staff, contributing to service improvement, and working closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, compassionate and recovery-focused care for our patients.

Main duties of the job

Outstanding communication, leadership and documentation skills are essential for this rewarding role within Bryngolau Ward's multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care for older adults with mental health and dementia-related needs, while contributing to a culture of continuous learning, reflective practice and service development. Support, training and regular clinical supervision will be provided.

The post holder will be expected to take charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager, providing clinical leadership, coordinating the shift team and ensuring the safe and effective running of the service.

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for older adults, committed to delivering compassionate, recovery-focused care, and would like to join the dedicated team at Bryngolau Ward, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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

Interviews to be held on 30/10/2026.

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); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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