Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic nursing professional to provide strategic leadership and operational management for the Critical Care Education Team across Hywel Dda University Health Board. This pivotal role ensures the delivery of high-quality education, robust clinical support, and the ongoing professional development of critical care nurses and pre-registration learners.
This is a Monday - Friday position with no bank holidays, nights or weekends.
Main duties of the job
Provide Professional Leadership and Management
- Lead and manage the Critical Care Education Team, offering clear professional leadership to clinical practice educators and nursing staff.
- Ensure the highest standards of professional nursing care and educational support across all critical care areas.
Develop and Deliver the Education Strategy
- Work in collaboration with Senior Nurse Managers to design and implement a forward-thinking critical care education strategy.
- Align educational priorities with Health Board and national objectives, ensuring appropriate resources, governance, and support for nursing education.
Coordinate Education, Training, and Compliance
- Oversee education programmes, skills development pathways, and competency frameworks for critical care nurses and students.
- Ensure systems are in place to demonstrate full compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and mandatory training.
Champion Clinical Excellence and Innovation
- Act as a clinical expert within critical care, contributing to the development of guidelines, protocols, and evidence-based practice.
- Lead or support new clinical initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous learning, quality improvement, innovation, and professional accountability
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); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see attached Job description and person specification. Person specification is within the job description.
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 speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 23/03/2026.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see attached Job description and person specification. Person specification is within the job description.
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 speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 23/03/2026.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered nurse with NMC Pin
- Extensive knowledge of NMC Code of Practice/Guidance
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Educated to master's level/or equivalent experience.
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification.
- Management certificate or equivalent experience
- Sound knowledge of both clinical and non-clinical policies
- Evidence of on-going professional development in Critical Care
Desirable
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Experience
Essential
- Working within a Critical care environment in a management/leadership role.
- Policy writing experience
- Providing clinical education at a senior level
- Delivering education and training both classroom based and within clinical settings
- Leading change in practice.
- Effective working with Multidisciplinary Team
Language skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered nurse with NMC Pin
- Extensive knowledge of NMC Code of Practice/Guidance
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Educated to master's level/or equivalent experience.
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification.
- Management certificate or equivalent experience
- Sound knowledge of both clinical and non-clinical policies
- Evidence of on-going professional development in Critical Care
Desirable
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Experience
Essential
- Working within a Critical care environment in a management/leadership role.
- Policy writing experience
- Providing clinical education at a senior level
- Delivering education and training both classroom based and within clinical settings
- Leading change in practice.
- Effective working with Multidisciplinary Team
Language skills
Desirable
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.
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.
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).
