Staff Nurse, Ward 1, Ysbyty Cwm Cynon

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

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Wales is looking for dedicated band 5 Staff Nurses to join the team at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon. This role involves managing patient care, supervising junior staff, and liaising with clinical specialists. The ideal candidate should possess UK NMC registration and prior experience in a ward environment. This position offers a salary range of £31,516 to £38,364 per annum, pro rata, with opportunities for career growth and development in a team-oriented setting.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Registered with the UK NMC.
• Experience working in a ward environment.
• Ability to charge the ward/department.

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of patients and take charge of the ward/department as needed.
• Maintain high standards of patient care.
• Support and supervise junior staff.
• Liaise with clinical specialists for patient care.

Skills

Commitment to patient care

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

UK NMC registration

Job description

Staff Nurse, Ward 1, Ysbyty Cwm Cynon

The closing date is 18 December 2025

An exciting opportunity is available for band 5 Staff Nurses to join our forward thinking nursing team on Ward 1 in Ysbyty Cwm Cynon Community Hospital which is situated close to Mountain Ash. The hospital supports patients with rehabilitation needs and complex discharge planning. We are looking for highly motivated and committed band 5 staff nurses to work on our rehabilitation wards to support patients in achieving a safe discharge.

We require enthusiastic motivated individuals who have the ability and passion to work within our friendly ward team. Ysbyty Cwm Cynon is continuously expanding its services and we require staff nurses who have the ambition to help drive these changes and help expand the service we offer.

Main duties of the job

• Be responsible for the management of 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 (Doctors, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Clinical Nurse Specialists) in relation to individual patient requirements and planned programmes of care.

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.

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

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.

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.

The Health Board currently operates 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.

Qualifications

• Currently UK NMC registered.

Experience

• Previous experience of working in a ward environment.
• Taken charge of ward/department.
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at 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.

£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum pro rata.