Job overview

Are you an inspirational and dynamic nursing leader looking for your next challenge? Do you have a passion for leading within acute hospital settings and a drive to make a real difference to patients, colleagues, and services?

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Cwm Taf Morgannwg for two Head of Nursing posts. One post is based in the North of the Health Board in Prince Charles Hospital and the other in the South in the Princess of Wales Hospital.

If you have a preferred site, please specify this on your application form.

Main duties of the job

Both hospitals are extremely busy District General Hospitals with Emergency Departments and Critical Care Units. Both deliver care for unscheduled care and planned care patients and services.  The Head of Nursing for the acute hospital site is professionally accountable for the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care for services within the sphere of responsibility.

The post holder will be working closely with the Nurse Directors for Planned and Unscheduled Care and Hospital General Managers and nursing colleagues to ensure safe, effective and equitable care and service delivery for our population. 

We are seeking an experienced nursing leader with significant post registration experience at a very senior nursing level with highly specialised and in-depth professional knowledge and experience from a range of nursing disciplines across the services of the UHB.

Significant senior operational management experience across healthcare sectors and the ability to work under pressure with advanced decision-making skills  is essential.

The post holder will have the ability to demonstrate emotional leadership skills and apply to appropriate situations. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, motivate and lead teams of staff is essential for this role.

This is an exciting time to join the University Health Board and you will play an integral part in designing the CTM UHB Acute Clinical Services Plan going forward.

Working for our organisation

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:

•              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.