Outpatients Registered Nurse

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board in Wales is seeking an Outpatients Registered Nurse to join their Main Outpatients department at Prince Charles Hospital. The ideal candidate will handle wound care, facilitate clinics, and work alongside various specialists. A valid NMC registration is required, along with a commitment to ongoing professional development. The role is vital in supporting patient care and improving service delivery within a team environment. Flexibility is required over a Monday to Friday schedule.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Career growth opportunities

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• NMC registered General Nurse with evidence of continuous professional development.
• Must demonstrate responsibilities under NMC code of conduct.
• Welsh Skills are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate clinics independently and as part of a team.
• Manage area in the absence of the Department Manager.
• Perform wound care and bladder scanning.

Skills

Wound care

Bladder scanning

Teamwork

Mentoring

Education

NMC registered General Nurse

Continuous professional development

Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level B2/3

Job description

Outpatients Registered Nurse

The closing date is 01 January 2026.

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Main Outpatients department at Prince Charles Hospital.

Main Outpatients facilitates a wide range of Consultant, Nurse led clinics and visiting specialities.

The successful candidate must have an interest in Outpatient Nursing, work well independently and as part of a team, embrace the core values of the health board and a willingness to learn and improve services for patients.

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

The skills of wound care are important and required for this role. An interest in working alongside the consultant in dermatology minor surgery is advantageous.

The successful applicant will be required to facilitate clinics independently, carry out clinical procedures such as bladder scanning. They will also be required to supervise junior staff and support Student Nurses on placement.

In the absence of the Department Manager, they would also be required to manage the Outpatient area.

Staff are required to undertake Mandatory training and E-learning. Actively participate in PADR and are supported in achieving Revalidation.

The successful candidate is requested to actively participate and encourage Departmental learning and development.

Main Outpatients operates Monday to Friday, and it is important that the successful candidate is flexible over the 5-day period to meet the needs of the service.

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.

• Facilitating clinics independently and as part of a team
• Managing area in Manager's absence
• Planning workload for Staff
• Wound care
• Bladder Scanning
• Recording of Visual Acuity

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC registered General Nurse
• Evidence of continuous professional development / Revalidation
• Ability to Demonstrate responsibilities under NMC code of conduct
• Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level B2/3 or above

Experience

• Registered Nurse Experience
• Experience of working in a ward environment
• Experience as a Student Mentor
• Experience of taking charge of a ward

Clinical Experience

• Ability to perform bladder scans
• Ability to work in minor surgery as a scrub nurse

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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