About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Bank Clinical Site Managers to join the Site Management Team at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest.
The post holder will play a key role in maintaining patient flow across the acute hospital site and will be required to work autonomously, providing visible and effective clinical leadership to ensure the safe, smooth, and efficient running of the hospital over a 24-hour period.
Working predominantly out of hours, the Clinical Site Manager has overall responsibility for the hospital site, including:
Troubleshooting and resolving patient flow pressures Managing staffing and skill-mix issues Responding to and escalating clinical incidents and site-wide risks Supporting clinical teams and maintaining patient safety at all times We are looking for experienced clinicians with strong decision-making skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work calmly and effectively in a pressurised environment. As part of the site management team, you will work closely with senior clinicians and operational leaders to support the delivery of safe and effective care.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to be innovative, motivated and an excellent role model for the Health Board values.
The rota involves both day and night shift patterns to suit service requirements.
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 27/05/2026
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
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Registered General Nurse Educated to degree level (must commit to achieving degree within an agreed period of time) Evidence of Masters level learning or equivalent experience Evidence of continued professional development Evidence of advanced communication skills Evidence of Practice Development
Desirable
Independent Nurse Prescribing course
Experience Essential
Relevant post registration experience at band 6 or 7 level Experience of complex decision making Leadership and Management experience Experience of multi-professional working Evidence of advanced communications skills Ability to lead and influence change
Desirable
Clinical Leadership programme Management of staff development
Language Abilities 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).
Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address Withybush General Hospital
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)