Band 5 Staff Cardiac Monitoring Unit

Integrated Care System; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wales is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for the Cardiac Monitoring Unit. Responsibilities include managing patients, liaising with clinical specialists, and maintaining high care standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a ward environment and live UK NMC registration. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work options

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a Ward environment.
• Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under NMC Code of Conduct.
• IV Devices Training and IV Additives required.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients and take charge of the Unit.
• Liaise with clinical specialists to meet patient requirements.
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures.

Skills

Staff Nurse experience

Cardiac Nursing experience

Flexibility to meet service needs

Education

Live UK NMC Registration

Job description

Go back Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Band 5 Staff Cardiac Monitoring Unit

The closing date is 14 August 2025

Be responsible for the management a group of patients, and occasionally take charge of the Unit, and its resources for the duration of their duty.

Be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care.

Be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to.

Be responsible for the support and supervision of junior staff.

Be responsible for maintaining accurate, current, comprehensive and concise records concerning the condition of the client, in accordance with NMC Standards for Record & Record Keeping and the UHB's Patient Record Policy.

Liaise with the appropriate Clinical Specialists i.e. Doctors, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Clinical Nurse Specialists, in relation to individual patient requirements and planned programmes of care.

Main duties of the job

Undertake the assessment, planning, delivery, evaluation and updating of individual plans of care

Undertake venepuncture procedures following appropriate training, and on completion of competencies.

Undertake ECG procedure following a period of training, reporting abnormalities to the medical team.

Plan own day to day workload within the area of responsibility, prioritising and re-prioritising tasks as necessary.

Plan programmes of care for individual patients/clients, in conjunction with other registered nurses.

Enable patients to maintain their personal hygiene through assistance with using the shower/bath, washing facilities, access and use toilet facilities, collecting and disposing of bodily waste.

Ensure patients are fully prepared for procedures.

Be responsible for storage, administration and recording of drugs, in accordance with the UHB Policies and Procedures.

Act as a mentor for student nurses and support multi-disciplinary team visitors to the Unit.

Ensure that practice is in line with, and reflects the requirement of the NMC Code, and is based on evidence-based practice.

Be expected to participate in audit, supporting and implementing any necessary changes in relation to patient care.

Participate in the UHB Nurse Induction Programme.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

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

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be required to work within clearly defined occupational policies, as part of the nursing team in the Cardiac Monitoring Unit in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. There will be opportunity to rotate to the Cardiac Day Unit /Catheter Lab to support personal and service development.

They will carry out a range of assigned tasks to Cardiac patients involving direct and indirect care for the benefit of the patient in accordance with agreed protocols. The range of assigned tasks will be carried out with the highest standard to support and enable qualified staff to provide patient care, which reflects the quality of standards and mission of Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are observed, and meet Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB requirements, as well as NMC Standards and Codes of Conduct.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.

Person Specification

Experience

• Staff Nurse experience. Previous experience of working in a Ward environment.
• Cardiac Nursing experience. Experience of using Myrddin (PAS) system

Registration

• Live UK NMC Registration

Knowledge

• Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under NMC Code of Conduct
• IV Devices Training. IV Additives. ILS.
• Welsh language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above
• Flexibility to meet service needs. Amenable to change as required. Ability to travel to all UHB sites in a timely manner. Able to undertake the full duties of the role.

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.

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