Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and dynamic nurse to join our team at the Haematology Day Unit at Prince Charles Hospital.

We are a small, friendly and experienced team, we strive to deliver excellent patient care, working closely with our colleagues in the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients and their families receive care which is tailored to meet their individual needs.

The role will provide line management, supervision and leadership to team of registered nurses/Healthcare Support Workers (HCSW) within the Haematology Day Unit at Prince Charles Hospital.

In addition, the manager will be expected to organise co-ordinate haematology outpatient clinics and liaise appropriately with other departments.

The post holder will possess specialist knowledge and expertise and will be highly experienced in all aspects of haematology nursing.

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

Have the continuing responsibility of the management and the delivery of a highly specialised service within the Haematology Day Unit (HDU) PCH ensuring effective and efficient use of resources.            

•  To support the Senior Nurse in the recruitment and retention of staff involving job descriptions and chairing interview panels.

•  Be responsible for the management of duty rostering and annual leave allocation, ensuring adequate staffing levels and skill mix to suit the needs of the ward at all times, e.g. during periods of sickness and staff vacancies.

• Line manage the staff on the HDU with responsible for discipline of staff dealing with grievance issues.

• Conduct regular staff appraisals identifying training needs and personal development plans,  in accordance with organisational objectives, ensuring all staff’s registration is maintained and monitor progress towards Revalidation

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.