Band 5 Community Staff Nurse

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in South Wales seeks a dedicated Community Staff Nurse to provide holistic, patient-centred care in home settings. You will manage your own caseload while collaborating with GPs and other healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates must possess strong clinical skills and effective communication abilities. Benefits offered include a leading pension and opportunities for career growth. Applications welcome in Welsh or English, making it inclusive for all potential candidates.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience with diverse clinical interventions like wound care and medication administration.
• Ability to manage autonomous caseload while prioritising patient needs.
• Welsh speaking skills at Level 3 (CEFR B2) are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate holistic nursing care for patients.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and manage own caseload.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families for integrated care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Strong communication abilities

Empathetic care

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating holistic nursing care for a diverse caseload of patients, promoting independence and well‑being. You will work autonomously, managing your own caseload, whilst also collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team including GPs, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. This role requires excellent clinical skills, strong communication abilities, and a commitment to delivering empathetic care within the community setting. If you are a dedicated and adaptable registered nurse looking to make a significant difference to patients' lives outside of a hospital environment, we encourage you to apply.

A Band 5 Community Staff Nurse provides holistic, patient‑centred care in homes. Duties include comprehensive assessment and individualised care planning; diverse clinical interventions like wound care, medication administration, catheter care, and palliative support; autonomous caseload management, prioritising visits and documenting accurately. You communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams (GPs, OTs, Social Workers) for integrated care.

Requirements & Eligibility

Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective candidates should self‑assess their eligibility for sponsorship by reviewing the UK Government’s guidance. For eligible candidates, the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge. Applications are welcome in either Welsh or English, with no preference given to the language used. We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles. All posts are subject to relevant checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification.

Welsh Skills

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; while the candidate doesn’t need to have Welsh skills, we’ll consider it an advantage when short‑listing. It is not fluency, just speaking & listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above.

Location & Community

Located in the heart of South Wales, the role covers the communities of Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. CTM is dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities. We operate three district general hospitals, several community hospitals, and primary and community care facilities.

Benefits

CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

Values

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team