Staff Nurse - PCH Frailty Care of the Elderly, Ward 10

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Merthyr Tydfil seeks a committed Staff Nurse for the Frailty Care of the Elderly Ward. Applicants must be UK Registered Nurses with experience in elderly care. The role includes providing comprehensive care, adhering to health policies, and engaging in professional development supported by a multi-professional team. Skills in Welsh are advantageous. The salary ranges from £31,516 to £38,364 per year, pro rata for part-time positions.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible working hours

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Leading pension scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with prior experience in care of the elderly or frailty.
• Basic conversation skills in Welsh are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect care for elderly patients.
• Ensure adherence to policies and NMC Standards.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Support a multi-professional team in delivering patient care.

Skills

Patient centred focus

Communication skills

Welsh language skills (level 3/B2)

Education

UK Registered Nurse

Job description

Go back Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Staff Nurse - PCH Frailty Care of the Elderly, Ward 10

The closing date is 23 December 2025

The post is that of a Generic Staff Nurse at Prince Charles Hospital and the post holder will be expected to undertake duties within care of the Elderly and frailty ward. They will be expected to work with patients living with dementia and delirium. 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.

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.

Main duties of the job

PCH is continually striving to improve patients' experiences and outcomes. You will be expected to commit to your ongoing professional development and you will benefit from preceptorship and the support of an experienced and enthusiastic multi‑professional team, committed to the delivery of excellent patient care. We are looking for dynamic, forward thinking and committed nurses to join our dedicated teams within our ward 10 Frailty. The successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering high quality person centred care. We have fantastic opportunities for you to develop your clinical skills and knowledge in an environment which is conducive to learning. We provide all new staff with an induction period. We welcome and encourage all enquiries and applications for both full and part time positions.

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:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o 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

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

• Demostrates patient centred focus

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

• UK Registered Nurse
• Previous experience of care of the elderly / frailty
• Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.

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 yearper annum, pro rata if part time