Outpatients Registered Nurse

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking a registered general nurse for its outpatient department. The role involves leading clinics independently, performing clinical procedures like wound care and bladder scanning, and managing the area when the supervisor is absent. Candidates should possess an NMC registration and demonstrate continuous professional development. The position offers a salary between £31,516 and £38,364 per annum with flexible part-time hours and a commitment to learning and patient care.

Benefits

Generous leave

Leading pension

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Registered nurse experience in a ward environment is essential.
• Evidence of continuous professional development / revalidation is required.
• Familiarity with wound management and bladder scanning is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate clinics independently and with a team.
• Manage the area in the manager's absence.
• Plan workload for staff, carry out clinical procedures.

Skills

Wound care

Bladder scanning

Independent clinic facilitation

Team collaboration

Education

NMC registered general nurse

Continuous professional development evidence

Job description

Job Summary

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 lead 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; while 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.

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, 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. Our CTM 2030 strategy — Our Health, Our Future — focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Values: 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.

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: Part‑time

Reference number: 110-NMR528-1225

Job locations: Main Outpatients Department, Prince Charles Hospital, Gurnos Estate, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9DT

Job Responsibilities

• 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
• Working in dermatology minor surgery

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

Qualifications (Essential):

• NMC registered general nurse
• Evidence of continuous professional development / revalidation
• Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under NMC code of conduct

Qualifications (Desirable):

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

Experience (Essential):

• Registered nurse experience
• Experience of working in a ward environment

Experience (Desirable):

• Experience as a student mentor
• Experience of taking charge of a ward

Clinical Experience (Essential):

• Wound management

Clinical Experience (Desirable):

• Phlebotomy
• 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.

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 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.

Employer Details

Employer name: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address: Main Outpatients Department, Prince Charles Hospital, Gurnos Estate, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9DT

Employer's website: https://joinctm.wales/