Emergency Nurse Practitioner - 12 month fixed term post

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Pontyclun, Llwynypia; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wales seeks an Emergency Nurse Practitioner for a 12-month fixed-term role covering maternity leave. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in emergency care, with decision-making skills and a registered nurse qualification. Responsibilities include assessing patients, providing evidence-based treatment, and contributing to a supportive team environment. Welsh language skills are desirable. Located at Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda and Royal Glamorgan Hospital, this role offers professional growth in a culturally rich part of South Wales.

Benefits

Generous leave

Career growth opportunities

Ongoing learning and development access

Leading pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited autonomous practice course in minor injuries.
• Considerable post registration experience in an acute care setting.
• Welsh skill at Level 3 or above is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work as an autonomous practitioner in Minor Injury Units.
• Assess individual patients and determine treatment plans.
• Support team culture and improve patient experience.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Patient assessment

Emergency care management

Welsh language skills (Level 3)

Education

1st level Registered Nurse with current live PIN

Post grad Diploma in Minor Injuries

Job description

Emergency Nurse Practitioner - 12 month fixed term post

The closing date is 18 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Emergency Nurse Practitioner to come and join the Minor Injury Units located at both Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda and the Royal Glamorgan Hospital for a 12 month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The post is fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

The successful candidate will be required to have completed an accredited autonomous practice course in minor injuries (Level 7 Diploma in the Autonomous Management of Minor Injuries (Wales) QCF (Agored 2016 & RCEM 2016)), whilst have gained knowledge and expertise in their clinical activities.

This is an exciting time to come and join our innovative team.

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 right at the bottom.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking to recruit an experienced ENP for a 12 month fixed term post, who holds the Emergency Nurse Practitioner or equivalent qualification. The successful candidate will need to have a clear vision for best practice and evidence of complex decision‑making skills.

The post holder will be working as an autonomous practitioner within our Minor Injury Units and will be part of our existing Emergency Nurse Practitioner team, providing a high quality service and clinical evidence‑based care whilst ensuring a positive learning environment for all staff.

The successful candidate will have experience in assessing individual patients, determining a differential diagnosis, initiating investigations and initiating appropriate evidence‑based treatment and discharge or refer patients in accordance with agreed clinical guidelines.

The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting the development of a team culture that improves quality and enhances the patient experience. The post holder will be working as part of the Emergency Nurse Practitioner team, providing a high quality service and clinical evidence‑based care whilst ensuring a positive learning environment for all staff.

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.

Person Specification

• 1st level Registered Nurse with current live PIN on NMC register.
• Post grad Diploma level course, or evidence of equivalent knowledge acquired through experience.
• Achievement of the All Wales Competency Framework for Emergency Nurse Practitioner Toolkit.
>Considerable post registration experience working in an acute care setting.
• Clinical and theoretical skills relating to the management of acute/chronic conditions.
• Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills 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.

Address

Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda Minor Injury Unit / Royal Glamorgan Hospital