Job overview

We are looking for an experienced specialist health care professional who is self-motivated, dynamic and forward thinking to support patients with lipid disorders and endocrine conditions within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. The Lipid/Endocrine Specialist Nurse will act as an expert resource providing specialist advice and support innovation, improved access, and high-quality patient care.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the Diabetes Team, ensuring patient care is delivered to the highest standard, utilising research and evidence based practice in line with local and national policies, professional standards and guidance.

Main duties of the job

• Offer specialist advice on lipid and endocrine care to colleagues and develop professional networks locally and nationally.
• Provide empathetic support to patients and carers, often dealing with anxiety, chronic illness, or complex emotional needs.
• Share clinical findings and treatment plans clearly through verbal updates, reports and letters.
• Represent the service in team and professional meetings, promoting coordinated, multidisciplinary care.
• Support and evaluate service development projects and health improvement programmes

This post is fixed term/secondment for 18 months due to - meet the needs of the service.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. 

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.