Staff Nurse - Same Day Emergency Care

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

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Same Day Emergency Care team at Prince Charles Hospital. This role involves assessing and treating patients without requiring ward admission, working flexible shifts across a 7-day period. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and live UK NMC Registration. This position offers competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous leave

Flexible work hours

Career growth opportunities

Ongoing learning and development access

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a ward environment.
• Taken charge of ward/department.
• Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under NMC Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Work within a 7 day period including nights and weekends.
• Provide necessary treatment according to care needs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Organisation skills

Education

Live UK NMC Registration

Tools

Welsh language skills Level 3

Job description

Go back Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Staff Nurse - Same Day Emergency Care

The closing date is 08 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and energetic professionals to join the SDEC team at Prince Charles Hospital. We are a friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated team of highly motivated skilled professionals.

Same day emergency care (SDEC) is one of the many ways the NHS is working to provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time for patients.

Under this care model patients presenting at hospital with relevant conditions can be rapidly assessed, diagnosed and treated without being admitted to a ward, and If clinically safe to do so, will go home the same day their care is provided.

If successful you will be required to work over a 7 day period, a mixture of nights and days, weekends and bank holidays.

English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Main duties of the job

The Same day emergency care Unit is currently based within the Acute Medical Unit at Prince Charles Hospital.We are looking for Staff Nurses to join our team.

You must possess good interpersonal communication skills, and have the ability to function as part of the multidisciplinary team. Organisation, time management and delegation skills are integral to the role. You will be required to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and provide necessary treatment according to their care needs.

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.

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

Experience

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

Registration

• Live UK NMC Registration

Knowledge

• Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under NMC Code of Conduct
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at a Level 3 or above

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