Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Nurse to work within Acute Medicine in  Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil.  The portfolio covers Acute medicine, Same day Emergency care (SDEC), Medical day unit and a frailty ward  within the Unscheduled Care Group. 

You will require effective decision-making skills, the ability to challenge, work independently and in a team.  You will work alongside the Service Group Manager for Medicine and will support the Lead Nurse and Head of Nursing in ensuring the highest standards of nursing practice and nursing development, by monitoring clinical governance and patient safety standards within all aspects of the clinical environment.     

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.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Nurse for Unscheduled care you will provide professional  leadership for the nursing teams within these area.  You should possess significant relevant clinical experience at Band 7 or equivalent  or above and demonstrate a good understanding of medicine. You will need to demonstrate strong clinical and professional leadership within the Unscheduled Care Group, being a visible and supportive role model. 

In order to be effective in the role you will need to demonstrate an excellent understanding of patient flow, management process, Putting Things Right and Safeguarding.  You must be able to demonstrate excellent  communication skills and have the ability to liaise with colleagues across professional and Organisational boundaries.  

As a key member of the Senior Nursing team, you will work closely with the Lead Nurse and Head of Nursing to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe and cost effective patient-centred care.    

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.