Staff Nurse, Stroke Unit

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wales is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse for their Stroke Unit. The role requires excellent communication skills and a passion for high-quality patient-centered care. Candidates should possess a UK NMC Registered Nurse qualification and be able to work flexibly within a supportive multi-disciplinary team. The organization offers opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development, along with a competitive salary ranging from £31,516 to £38,364 annually, pro-rata for part-time roles.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Flexibility to meet service needs.
• Previous experience of working in a ward environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality person-centred care.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and induction.
• Work as part of a supportive and dedicated team.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work within a team

Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Education

UK NMC Registered General Nurse

Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under NMC Code of Conduct

Job description

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Staff Nurse, Stroke Unit

The closing date is 01 January 2026

We are looking for dynamic, forward‑thinking and committed nurses to join our dedicated teams within the CTM‑wide Stroke Unit.

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 conducive to learning and development.

Main duties of the job

We are a 50‑bedded unit based in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.

Staff are committed 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 provide all new staff with an induction period, a ‘buddy’ nurse and the opportunity to join our Clinical Supervision programme. 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.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region. 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.

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.

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

Circumstances

• Flexibility to meet service needs.

Personal Qualities

• Good interpersonal skills.

Aptitude and Abilities Skills

• Ability to work within a team.
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above.

Experience

• Previous experience of working in a ward environment.

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

• UK NMC Registered General Nurse.
• Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under NMC Code of Conduct.

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 year, pro‑rata if part‑time.