Senior Nurse

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

Are you a dynamic and compassionate nursing leader ready to make a real impact in critical care? CTM UHB is seeking an exceptional senior nurse to lead our critical care service at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital with vision, integrity and clinical excellence. As Senior nurse for critical care, you will:

• 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

As a Senior Nurse joining CTM UHB, you will be enrolled in the newly launched Band 8a Nursing Leadership Programme. You will also receive the updated Senior Nurse Handbook and be supported through a competency-based framework. In addition, you will have monthly one-to-one meetings with the Lead Nurse for your directorate to provide ongoing guidance and support. Come and be part of a forward-thinking health board committed to compassionate care. Work alongside inspiring colleagues in a supportive and inclusive environment. Access to professional development, leadership training, and career progression and make a difference in the lives of patients and staff every day.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in critical care.
• Proven leadership skills and a passion for empowering others.
• Strong clinical knowledge and a commitment to evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication and decision-making abilities.
• A drive to shape the future of critical care nursing.

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: o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto 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.