Registered Nurse - Respiratory

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking Band 5 nurses to join their team in Acute Respiratory Medicine. The role requires enthusiastic individuals who can manage patient care and ensure safe discharge planning. A commitment to ongoing training is essential. This position supports diverse patient conditions in a collaborative environment, offering growth opportunities within NHS Wales.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Qualified Nurse with a nursing degree.
• Ability to manage care for a group of patients.
• Commitment to ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing care within delegated responsibilities.
• Assessing nursing care and planning according to needs.
• Organizing and deploying staff appropriately.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Patient assessment

Organizational skills

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for Band 5 nurses to join our forward thinking team in Acute Respiratory Medicine and Care of the Elderly on Ward 3 at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. 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. A commitment to undertake ongoing training and development is essential. We are a 28 bed unit offering non‑invasive ventilation (NIV), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and specialist high‑flow oxygen in the ward setting. We care for a variety of patients with both acute and long‑term conditions including patients stepping down from ITU/HDU. We also nurse patients with tracheostomies, laryngectomies and chest drains. The applicant would be required to ensure safe forward‑thinking discharge planning for all patients. We have strong links with both the hospital respiratory nurse specialists and community staff to ensure best treatment and continuity.

Responsibilities

• Leading/Managing Care (Within delegated responsibilities for a group of patients)
• Assesses nursing care to be delivered. Plans, prioritises and supervises care within an allocated time frame. Delegates activities to team members appropriately
• Organises and deploys staff according to workload, ensuring appropriate staff cover and reporting any deficiencies to Ward/Clinical Manager
• Supervises the delivery of care to maintain agreed standards
• Identifies problems and risks, decides on appropriate actions via a structured approach and reports promptly to other staff on matters requiring their input
• Works collaboratively with the inter‑professional team and other staff on the ward/department and with increasing experience coordinates care given by the inter‑professional team and other staff on the ward/department
• Ensures all emergencies, untoward incidents, complaints and grievances are responded to and reported in accordance with Trust Policies
• Is fully conversant with all policies and procedures, including Major Accident, Resuscitation, Fire, Health and Safety, and acts within them
• Contributes to the effective and efficient use of resources. Including safe use, checking, maintenance and storage of equipment

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.