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Job summary

Main area
Cardiac Intensive Care
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
Internal rotation - Full Time and Part Time hours avialable
Job ref
001-NMR111-0426
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospital of Wales
Town
Cardiff
Salary
£40,559 - £48,841 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/04/2026 23:59

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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board logo

Senior Staff Nurse Cardiothoracic ITU

Band 6

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

·         We are kind and caring

·         We are respectful

·         We have trust and integrity

·         We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.

Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086


 

Job overview

We are looking for a keen and motivated Band 6 nurse to join our team in delivering essential and specialist Cardiothoracic  critical care nursing  to our patients in the University Hospital of Wales.   Cardiothoracic ITU is an 11 bedded clinical area consisting of  a mix of Level 3 beds and Level 2 beds, with an excellent established nursing team who will be able to support and assist your development whilst you provide high quality nursing care to patients who have undergone cardiac or thoracic surgery. 

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills and will work well within a team, and be competent in cardiac/critical care nursing. The ability to cope in stressful and demanding situations is highly desirable, although support will be given. We are searching for nurses who share our values that:

•We care about the people we serve and the people we work with
•We trust one another
•We respect each other
•We take personal responsibility
•We treat people with kindness
•We act with integrity

In return we will offer you a dynamic, friendly working environment, a full induction programme and an individual personal development plan to guide your development within the role, including an in-house management programme to develop your leadership skills.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work closely with the Ward Sisters and Deputy Ward Sisters and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of nursing practice and staff development. 

The post holder will be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of staff by acting as a mentor and preceptor. 

Where applicable, the post holder will take charge of the team and Unit
on a regular basis. 

The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant and specialised forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise registered and/or unregistered staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment.

The post holder will be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified. 

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.   Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Detailed job description and main 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

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE

Essential criteria
  • Able to Demonstrate Specialist Knowledge Of This Patient Group (Either cardiac or critical care)

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Competent Nursing within Cardiac/Critical Care Nursing

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Nursing Degree/ Diploma

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sister Christine Nute
Job title
Unit Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02921840958
Additional information

Sister Natalie Price

Tel: 02921840958

Email: [email protected]

 

Sister Laura Dunn

Tel: 02921840958

Email: [email protected]

 

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