Emergency Department Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board in Wales is seeking an experienced Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse for their Emergency Department. In this vital role, you'll lead and support nursing staff, ensuring the highest standards of care for both adult and pediatric patients. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in emergency care, possess excellent communication and leadership skills, and be committed to continuous improvement in patient services. Join a dedicated team serving a diverse communities and enjoy a supportive workplace with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant band 5 or above experience in emergency care.
• Knowledge of professional and clinical standards.
• Ability to demonstrate effective teaching and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Be a clinical expert in charge of specific areas of the Emergency department.
• Manage a small group of staff and handle complaints.
• Collaborate with senior nurse and consultants for patient safety.

Skills

Change management skills

Effective communication

Leadership skills

Coping under pressure

Education

UK NMC registration

ALS provider training

Manchester Triage training

TNCC or level one trauma training

Job description

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Emergency Department Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 14 January 2026

We are looking for an experienced Emergency Nurse and Paediatric Nurse with post registration experience as a Band 5 in Emergency Care for this Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse role in the Princess of Wales Hospital.

This individual will have a clear track record of enthusiasm, drive, and a commitment to improving the experience of people using our services and show that they have worked well as a whole team within the Emergency department which includes both adult and paediatric areas.

The post holder will support the current Emergency Department Senior Nurse and the Band 7 Sisters/Charge Nurses in ensuring the highest standard of nursing care is provided, monitored and evaluated.

You will be someone who has change management skills and demonstrates a high level of commitment to seeing plans through within agreed timescales.

You will be a team player and have the skills to rapidly develop effective leadership of an established nursing team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a clinical expert and will be regularly in charge of specific areas within the Emergency department and on occasions in charge of the whole department in the absence of the band 7 Senior sister. The post holder will have to work closely with the senior nurse and consultant colleagues to ensure the safety and comfort for our patients.

Your duties may include being responsible for tasks such as on duty, managing a small group of staff, attending meetings and handling complaints along with completion of PDR's and sickness management.

It is essential you have a special interest that you would like to carry forward as a project to ensure that we are constantly improving.

You must possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate the ability to form productive professional relationships with colleagues.

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

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. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents at the bottom.

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 Health Board currently operates a number of different shift systems. The most common are a 12.5 hour shift, inclusive of either one 30 minute or two 30 minute unpaid breaks. These shift patterns are subject to review and the Health Board reserves the right to change working arrangements. CTM is a Health Board committed to meaningful consultation with staff and to making balanced decisions that consider all aspects of our service and workforce.

Person Specification

• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at a Level 3/B2 or above

Experience

• Significant band 5 or above experience in emergency care
• Knowledge of essential professional and clinical standards appropriate to this clinical area
• Able to demonstrate the ability to cope under pressure.
• Effective teaching/ Supervisory and leadership skills
• Experience of clinical leadership
• Experience of audit
• Specific ongoing project and goals

3>Qualifications

• UK NMC registration
• ALS provider
• Manchester Triage trained
• TNCC or level one trauma training or equivalent

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