Registered Nurse - Critical Care

Talantir

Cwmbran

On-site

GBP 31,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is recruiting Band 5 Registered Nurses for the Critical Care Directorate at Grange University Hospital. Training and mentorship will be provided, and you will join a newly developed Critical Care unit with strong support for professional growth.

We value flexible working and Welsh language ability is desirable; applications from English speakers are welcome. Salary will align with the 2026/27 AFC pay award, with pay details published in pay circular.

Qualifications

Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Responsibilities

Full training and mentorship will be given in Critical Care.
The Directorate offers extensive staff support including supervision and development opportunities.
We provide flexible working options and commitment to staff wellbeing.

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Each job advert includes the relevant manager’s contact details, and you are encouraged to discuss any adjustments you may require directly with them. There is no obligation to disclose any personal or medical information—simply let us know what support would help you to participate fully.

Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk

If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.

The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.

Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award.

For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086

Job Overview

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Critical Care Directorate

Exciting opportunities have arisen for Band 5 Registered Nurse’s within the Critical Care Directorate at the Grange University Hospital.

The Directorate is looking for enthusiastic and motivated nurses who are keen to pursue a career within Critical Care nursing and be part of our new venture.

Main duties of the job

Previous experience working within Critical Care is not required as full training and mentorship will be given. The Directorate offers all new recruits the opportunity to undergo extensive training and development within the unit.

We pride ourselves on the support that we give to our staff which includes:

the ability to work in smaller teams so that you get to know the team around you and your senior team can help you develop and grow.
regular clinical supervision sessions
be part of focus groups of your interest to participate in quality improvement
regular events for team building
available funding for you to progress on your educational journey in Critical Care
and much more!

Candidates are required to be flexible and reliable in their approach to work. In return the directorate will demonstrate a commitment to both personnel and professional development to the successful candidate.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh applicants are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Skills

Essential criteria