Senior Critical Care Nurse Leader - Band 8a

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pension

Flexible work arrangements

Career growth and development

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a Senior Nurse to lead the critical care service at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. This role focuses on strategic and operational leadership, patient safety, and workforce development within an inclusive, forward-thinking NHS Wales environment.

The post offers ongoing professional development, leadership training, and a competency-based framework with regular support through a Senior Nurse Handbook and monthly meetings with the Lead Nurse.

Qualifications

• Substantial leadership experience in critical care settings.
• Strong clinical knowledge and commitment to evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to empower and develop nursing teams.
• Drive to shape the future of critical care nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across our critical care units
• Champion high standards of patient care, safety and experience
• Support and develop nursing teams to deliver excellence in acute and complex care
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation and service improvement
• Lead on quality assurance, governance and workforce planning

Skills

Leadership

Critical care

Communication

Decision-making

Evidence-based practice

Job description

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a Senior Nurse to lead the critical care service at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. This role focuses on strategic and operational leadership, patient safety, and workforce development within an inclusive, forward-thinking NHS Wales environment.

The post offers ongoing professional development, leadership training, and a competency-based framework with regular support through a Senior Nurse Handbook and monthly meetings with the Lead Nurse.