Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Registered Nurses who are experienced motivated  and committed to provide a high standard of family centred care to join our Children’s Nursing Team caring for Children and Young People.

The successful applicants will be based on the two Acute General Paediatrics Wards at The Royal Glamorgan Hospital and will be working as part of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

The Paediatric Unit at The Royal Glamorgan Hospital has two 19 bedded wards working as a unit.  Within Ward 18 there is a Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU), providing assessment, diagnostic, planned investigations and treatment service and surgical day unit.  Ward 17 is the General ward with a 2 bedded High Dependency Area.

This post is currently rotational 12 hour shifts, days and night shifts, but other considerations can be discussed at interview.

We have a Mentorship and Induction Programme for the newly Registered Staff Nurse, or a Supervisory support period for experienced Nurses joining our team. The team will offer support and guidance, and there are many opportunities available for training and your own personal development.

We are a friendly, enthusiastic and innovative team who strive to do their best for every child, young person and their family. We work very closely with all other multi-disciplines within the Health Board.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

To take responsibility for the ward, for a span of duty, on a shift by shift basis in the absence of the ward manager/deputy sister.

To work as a skilled member of the team and to provide high standards of holistic care to the child and family in a variety of settings.

Be an effective team leader and role model to new/less experienced staff and others.

Work as a flexible member of the ward team in support of the senior members of the team.

The post holder is required to be accountable for their own actions and of those directly under their supervision.

Post holder will follow clearly defined policies and procedures and the NMC code of conduct.

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.

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.