Registered Nurse Trauma & Orthopaedic Ward 8

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wales is seeking a Band 5 Registered Nurse for Trauma & Orthopaedic Ward 8. Ideal candidates will have full UK NMC Registration and may possess Level 3 Welsh language skills. Responsibilities include providing support to the medical team and undertaking specific patient interventions. This role operates on a shift system and requires dedication in a dynamic healthcare environment. The position offers a team-oriented workplace focused on patient care and staff development.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Full UK NMC Registration is required.
• Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are desirable for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the nursing/medical team responsible for patient care.
• Undertake specific interventions for patients as instructed by the medical or nursing team.
• Work unsupervised to established standard operating procedures.

Job description

Registered Nurse - Trauma & Orthopaedic Ward 8

The closing date is 19 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Registered Nurses to join an experienced team caring for both Trauma and Orthopaedic patients, within the Acute Surgical Division. We are looking for dedicated and hardworking individuals, who are able to work in a pressurised ever evolving environment. As of September 2020, Prince Charles Hospital and Ward 8 has been part of the dedicated Trauma network, as the designated Trauma Unit.

Main duties of the job

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Thisdoesn'tmean essential;whilst the candidatedoesn'tneed to have skills in Welsh,we'llconsider it an advantage when short-listingand selectingcandidates.Thisisn'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.

The post holder will contribute to a 24 hour a day 7 day a week provision of emergency care by providing direct support to the nursing/medical team responsible for patient care and undertake, according to guidelines, policies and procedures, specific interventions for patients as instructed by members of the medical team or the nursing team.

Works unsupervised to established standard operating procedures, supervision is available at when required. Adheres to Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB Policies and Procedures.

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 operates a number of different shift systems. The most common are 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

Experience

• T&O Experience
• Surgical Experience

Qualifications

• Full UK NMC Registration

Skills

• Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.

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.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board