Senior Nurse, Emergency Department

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Abercanaid; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Ongoing learning and development

Job summary

CTM University Health Board invites applications for a Senior Nurse in the Emergency Department at Prince Charles Hospital. You will lead the ED team, drive governance and patient safety, and support the Lead Nurse in delivering high-quality care across the department.

The post requires a strong nursing background in emergency care, with leadership experience and the ability to interpret national policies for local implementation.

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse with a valid practicing certificate.
• Experience leading emergency department teams and governance.
• Ability to translate national policies into local practice.

Responsibilities

• Operational management and governance of Emergency Medicine services.
• Provide leadership, direction and development of nursing staff.
• Support the Head of Nursing to ensure high standards of care.
• Interpret national/board policies for local implementation.
• Adhere to professional policies and codes of conduct in area of responsibility.

Skills

Nursing leadership

ED management

Staff development

Education

Nursing qualification / RN

Job description

A truly exciting opportunity exists for a motivated, dynamic and experienced Emergency Department nurse to join us as within our Senior Nursing Team at Prince Chares Hospital within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative nurse leader who has knowledge of the specific services whilst also have robust experience of managing teams.

The Senior Nurse will directly operationally lead the Emergency Department, supporting the delivery of Tier 1 targets. There is a paediatric emergency bay and a minor injuries area.

The role will be the cornerstone of improving the quality of patient care including patient safety, Infection Control, guardians of clinical quality and patient 'peoples' experience and will be managerial responsible to the Lead Nurse.

Main duties of the job

• - responsible for the operational management and governance of Emergency Medicine services within Prince Charles Hospital.
• - Provide leadership, direction and development of nursing staff.
• - Support the Head of Nursing in ensuring the highest standard of nursing care is provided, monitored and evaluated within the clinical areas of responsibility.
• - The post holder will be required to interpret national and health board policies and procedures and advice on the implantation of these for their area of responsibility.
• - The post holder is guided by professional, organisational policies and codes of conduct and be responsible for their implantation for their area

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. 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 being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our 'Croeso Candidate' booklet below for more information.

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 respecto
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including:

• a leading pension
• generous leave
• flexible work
• career growth
• 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.