Registered Nurse - POW Respiratory

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A large regional health board in Wales is looking for a Registered Nurse for a fixed term position in their new Respiratory Support Unit. The role involves caring for patients with acute respiratory conditions, offering non-invasive ventilation, and working with a collaborative team. Candidates should possess a current UK NMC registration and relevant nursing qualifications. The position promotes ongoing training and the opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK NMC registration.
• Degree in nursing or equivalent qualification required.
• Desirable to have a respiratory qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients with acute and long-term conditions.
• Work within a 28 bed ward and offer non-invasive ventilation.
• Commit to ongoing training and development.

Skills

Patient focused care

Good teamworking skills

Previous experience in hospital environment

Previous acute NHS experience

Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2)

Education

Current UK NMC Registration

Registered General Nurse Level 1/12 or Degree in Nursing

Respiratory Qualification

Teaching or assessing qualification

Job description

Registered Nurse - POW Respiratory

The closing date is 09 January 2026

This is a fixed term position/secondment for 9 months to cover maternity leave. If you are interested in applying for it as a secondment, please obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying.

Ward 10 is in the process of developing a 6 bed Respiratory Support Unit (RSU) within the Ward 10 template.

An RSU is an area of enhanced care that enable a higher level of monitoring and respiratory intervention than would be expected for a routine ward environment.

Patients suitable for management in an RSU are those individuals who need more monitoring and/or intervention than can be typically provided in a ward, but do not require critical care.

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 care for a variety of patients with both acute and long term conditions including patients stepping down from ITU/HDU.

We are a 28 bed ward incorporating seven monitored beds which provide the facility to offer non‑invasive ventilation (NIV), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and specialist high flow oxygen in the ward setting. We have strong links with both the hospital respiratory nurse specialists and community staff to ensure best treatment and continuity.

We require enthusiastic motivated individuals who have the ability and passion to work within our friendly ward team. Acute Respiratory Medicine is continuously expanding its service and we require staff nurses who have the ambition to help drive these changes and help expand the service we offer. Commitment to undertake ongoing training and development is essential. We offer both ward based training and customised respiratory study days developed by our ward team and specialist nurses.

You should be motivated, keen to learn and ready to embrace change. We are able to offer both full and part‑time posts within our team.

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.

The Health Board currently operate a number of different shift systems. The most common is 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

Qualifications

• Current UK NMC Registration
• Registered General Nurse Level 1/12 or Degree in Nursing or an equivalent qualification
• Respiratory Qualification
• Teaching or assessing qualification

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in the hospital environment
• Previous acute NHS experience
• Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates patient focused care
• Demonstrates good teamworking skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offences 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