Community Staff Nurse

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Mountain Ash; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wales is seeking a Community Staff Nurse to deliver prescribed nursing care to patients. The ideal candidate will have UK NMC Registration and experience in community settings. Responsibilities include assessing patient care needs and developing evidence-based care plans. The position offers a supportive work environment and a salary ranging from £31,516 to £38,364 pro rata, depending on experience.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work options

Access to ongoing learning and development

Leading pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must have UK NMC Registration.
• Experience working in community settings.
• Experience with complex patient conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed nursing care to patients daily.
• Conduct holistic assessments of patient needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Welsh language (Level 3)

Education

Qualified Nurse with Post Registration Experience

Job description

Community Staff Nurse

The closing date is 02 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced Registered Nurse to join the District Nursing Service. The applicant must be a Registered Nurse, be confident and competent in a wide range of clinical skills and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development. There is a requirement for a flexible approach to work and an ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months, from start date, to cover maternity leave. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Main duties of the job

There are multiple demands in this exciting role due to the challenging nature of providing care for patients outside of the hospital environment. The post-holder will however find themselves well supported by a very friendly and enthusiastic team of staff.

The post is based within the Merthyr although you could be asked to work anywhere within the Merthyr and Cynon region to meet the needs of the Service.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short‑list‑ing and selecting candidates. This isn't '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. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.

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:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• 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

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.

The Community Staff Nurse is responsible for the delivery of prescribed nursing care to patients on a day to day basis. This would include the holistic assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of evidence based care. The post holder will be autonomous in his/her clinical practice while acknowledging their limitations and actively seek advice as necessary.

Person Specification

Registration

• UK NMC Registration

Qualifications

• Qualified Nurse with Post Registration Experience
• Experience Working within Community
• Experience working with patient with Complex Conditions

Knowledge

• Evidence of CPD
• Evidence of variety of skills
• Basic/Advance wound care skills/knowledge
• Management of a deteriorating patient
• Welsh language speaking/listening at Level 3 or above

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.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

£31,516 to £38,364 a year, pro rata