Staff nurse

NHS; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health board in Wales is looking for a dedicated Staff Nurse to join their acute surgical team. This role involves providing care and support to a diverse range of post-operative patients while collaborating closely with surgical staff. The ideal candidate will have active NMC registration, experience in a UK NHS hospital, and a keen interest in surgical nursing. Welsh speaking skills at Level 3 or above are desirable. Enjoy competitive salary and benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous leave

Leading pension

Flexible work

Qualifications

• Active UK NMC registration is required.
• Experience working in a UK NHS hospital is necessary.
• Experience in an acute surgical ward/department is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in an acute surgical environment.
• Collaborate with the surgical team for optimal patient outcomes.
• Assist in managing post-operative surgical patients.

Skills

Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2)

Education

Active UK NMC registration

Job description

Go back Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Staff nurse

The closing date is 04 January 2026

Ward 7 is an acute surgical ward with specialities such as colorectal, upper gastrointestinal, urology, trauma and maxillofacial surgery.

The ward consists of 20 surgical ward beds and the trauma assessment unit.

We look after a broad range of post operative patients from the age of 16 upwards. This will give you a great opportunity to widen your knowledge in managing post operative surgical patients.

The trauma assessment unit has 4 trolleys which are often converted into beds depending on the individual patient.

The TAU takes referrals from ED or the GP for a trauma assessment following initial assessment.

Main duties of the job

We in the surgical department at Prince Charles Hospital have a unique rapport with all of the surgical wards. We all work closely together to share our experiences, our skills and our beliefs. This has created a bond where staff feel supported and valued.

Our ideal candidate would be someone who will dedicate their time to patient care and their team, have the thirst for improvement and the drive to succeed. Surgical experience is desirable but not as essential due to the extensive support and guidance from the surgical nursing team.

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.This isn'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' inthedocuments right at the bottom.

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 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.

Person Specification

Active UK NMC registration

• Active UK NMC registration
• Experience working in a UK NHS hospital
• Experience working within an acute surgical ward/department

Skills

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

Experience

• Surgical experience
• Interest in surgical nursing

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.

£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum, pro rata if part time