Staff Nurse

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

Job summary

A prominent health board in Wales is seeking dedicated Band 5 Staff Nurses to join a multidisciplinary team focused on caring for elderly patients. The role offers an opportunity to develop clinical skills in a supportive environment. Candidates should be compassionate, possess excellent communication skills, and hold active UK NMC registration. The position includes a competitive salary range of £31,516 to £38,364 annually, with opportunities for both full-time and part-time work including shift arrangements.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth opportunities

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Compassionate and motivated nurse looking to make a real difference.
• Previous experience in a ward environment is essential.
• Ability to manage a group of patients and support junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Management of patients and departmental resources during duty.
• Maintain high standards of patient care.
• Liaise with clinical specialists regarding patient care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication skills

Welsh language skills (Level 3)

Education

Active UK NMC registration

Job description

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 29 October 2025

Are you a compassionate and motivated nurse looking to make a real difference in the lives of older adults?

We are seeking dedicated Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team caring for clinically optimised elderly patients awaiting discharge to their home or placement. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a supportive environment focused on person-centred care in this speciality. Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills.

We provide all new staff with an induction period, a 'buddy' nurse and the opportunity to join our Clinical Supervision programme.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• 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 junior 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

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; 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 basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents 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 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.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and personal specification for further information about the post.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Active UK NMC registration

Aptitude and Abilities

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

Experience

• Previous experience of working in a ward environment

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.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

£31,516 to £38,364 a yearFull time Part time Weekend/bank holiday/nights