Staff Nurse, Ward 4, Ysbyty Cwm Cynon

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

Job summary

A University Health Board in Wales is seeking Band 5 Staff Nurses for Ward 4. Responsibilities include managing patient care, supporting junior staff, and adhering to care standards. Candidates must be UK NMC registered and ideally have experience in a ward environment. This rewarding role offers a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to patient rehabilitation in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth opportunities

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Registered with the UK NMC.
• Experience in a ward environment.
• Welsh language skills at Level 3 or above.

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of patients.
• Maintain high standards of patient care.
• Support and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Passion for patient care

Teamwork

Communication skills

Ability to maintain high care standards

Education

UK NMC Registration

Job description

Overview

Staff Nurse, Ward 4, Ysbyty Cwm Cynon

The closing date is 01 October 2025

An exciting opportunity is available for band 5 Staff Nurses to join our forward thinking nursing team on Ward 4 in Ysbyty Cwm Cynon Community Hospital, 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 expanding its services and we require staff nurses who have the ambition to help drive these changes and broaden the service we offer.

Responsibilities

• 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 (e.g., Doctors, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Clinical Nurse Specialists) regarding 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 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, and primary and community care facilities.

CTM\'s location offers the best of South Wales, with access to Cardiff, the Brecon Beacons, and the 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, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Qualification & Experience

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 Safeguarding

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £31,516 to £38,364 per annum