Staff Nurse

CWM TAF MORGANNWG UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a registered nurse to join Ward 14 at Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant. The role is a five-month secondment/full-time post covering a secondment, with duties across Cardiology and Care of the Elderly wards.

We require a current UK NMC pin, ward experience, and strong communication and teamwork. Welsh language ability is desirable; staff are encouraged to develop professionally within CTM’s training framework.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC pin and registration.
• Experience in ward environments, ideally in medical or elderly care.
• Welsh language ability is desirable for this post.

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of patients and, when needed, take charge of the ward/department and its resources for the duration of duty.
• Maintain high standards of patient care and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Supervise less-experienced staff and ensure accurate, up-to-date patient records.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Active UK NMC pin

Job description

Main area Cardiology/Care of The Elderly Grade Band 5 Contract 5 months (secondment/fixed term for 5 months to cover a secondment) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 110-NMR286-1026

Site Royal Glamorgan Hospital Town Llantrisant Salary £32,557 - £39,631 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/11/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we're central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.

At CTM, you'll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we're creating a space where everyone can thrive.

Discover more about working with us here:

This post is fixed term/secondment for 5 months to cover a secondment until March 2027.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The post holder will be expected to undertake duties in a Ward/Department in the Acute Medical wards.

The post holder will carry out a range of assigned tasks involving direct and indirect care for the benefit of the patient/client in accordance with agreed protocols.

Be responsible for the management a group of patients, and occasionally take charge of the ward/department, and its resources for the duration of their duty.

Be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care.

Be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to.

Be responsible for the support and supervision of less experienced staff.

Be responsible for maintaining accurate, current, comprehensive and concise records concerning the condition of the client, in accordance with NMC Standards for Record & Record Keeping and the UHB's Patient Record Policy.

Liaise with the appropriate Clinical Specialists i.e. Doctors, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Clinical Nurse Specialists, in relation to individual patient requirements and planned programmes of care.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurses to join our team on Ward 14 at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.

We are looking for staff who have an interest insupporting and treating patients with chronic and acute Cardiology and Care of the Elderly conditions. We are looking for motivated, caring individuals who strive to achieve high standards of care for all patients.

The post holder will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work as a team on their own initiative .

Staff will be required to be well organised and have time good time management skills and the ability to work as part of a team or on their own initiative with high standards.

There will be opportunities for internal development as the University Health Board has a dedicated training and development department offering a wide range of in house courses. We also have close links with the University of Glamorgan to support your ongoing professional development which you will be required to demonstrate as part of re-validation. Informal visits are encouraged.

This post is secondment/fixed term for 5 months to cover a secondment. Anyone wishing to apply for the post as a secondment must seek approval from their Line Manager before applying.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Health Board currently operate 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.

Full-Time or Part Time applications will be considered.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are observed, and meet Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB requirements, as well as NMC Standards and Codes of Conduct.

Person specification

• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at a Level 3 or above

Qualification

• Active UK NMC pin

Experience

• Previous experience of working in a ward environment
• Taken charge of ward/department

Equality and Diversity: We welcome applications from all protected groups under the Equality Act 2010. This includes, but is not limited to, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership, as well as those from the Armed Forces community.

Sponsorship: Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government's Work in the UK guidance .

Use of AI: We review applications against role-specific criteria. Whilst AI tools can be helpful, applications that rely heavily on AI-generated or generic content may not provide the necessary detail, which may reduce the chances of being shortlisted. To give your application the best chance, please ensure the information you provide is both accurate and authentic, and tailor your examples to the criteria in the Person Specification.

Correspondence: Please check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the address on your application. Applications are accepted in Welsh or English with no preference.

Additional information: We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles. All posts are subject to relevant checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks and, where required, Professional Registration verification.

We are proud to be a living wage employer.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.