Community Staff Nurse

NHS; Wales; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wales is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join their District Nursing Service. Successful candidates will need NMC registration and a range of clinical skills. The role offers competitive salary between £31,516 to £38,364 per annum, with benefits including a leading pension and ongoing professional development. This permanent, full-time position is based at Glanrhyd Hospital in Bridgend, with the opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Generous leave

Career growth opportunities

Ongoing learning and development access

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• Experience in District Nursing or Primary & Community Services is desirable.
• Confidence in palliative care, chronic disease management, and wound management.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care outside hospital environments.
• Support patients in their communities with a friendly team.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development.

Skills

RGN Experience

Community Experience

Competence in clinical skills

Education

Live UK NMC registration

Job description

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified and experienced Registered Nurses 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.

Main Duties

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.

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‑listing 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.

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 Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 110-NMR527-1225

Job location: Bridgend East Network, Glanrhyd Hospital, Bridgend, CF31 4LN

Employer: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Employer website: https://joinctm.wales/

Person Specification

Registration Essential:

• Live UK NMC registration

Experience Essential:

• RGN Experience
• Community Experience
• Use of evidence based practice / research

Desirable:

• Experience of working with Primary & Community Services
• Experience in District Nursing
• Competence and confidence in a wide range of clinical skills including palliative care, chronic disease management and wound management
• Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this 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.

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.