Job overview

Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB  are looking for an enthusiastic and committed SCPHN Band 6 School Nurse to promote the health and well being of school aged children for 9 months to cover maternity leave. 

The post is for 37.5 hours a week, term time only. Hours can be discussed. 

The successful candidate should be committed to team working and possess excellent interpersonal skills and will form an integral part of a skill mixed team of School Nurses, Community Nursery Nurses and administrative assistants.

We are looking for a qualified SCPHN School Nurse with strong skills in clinical leadership and in depth knowledge of the Welsh public health agenda.

 The School Nursing team works with Children, young people and families to identify relevant health needs and ensure these are addressed in line with the Welsh Government Framework for School Nursing.

The post holder will work within their allocated area to assess the health needs of individual children and the school population as a whole. They will also support other geographical areas within their team where need arises. They will proactively address factors affecting health to ensure that children and young people achieve the best possible outcomes and will work with vulnerable children and families to reduce the risks of social exclusion and health inequalities.

 The successful candidates must have:

• Specialist Community Public Health Nurse – School Nursing qualification

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• Work in partnership with members of the primary health care team and voluntary and statutory organisations.
• Participate in the delivery of evidence based care.
• Ensuring consistency in the quality of care provided.
• To increase the knowledge and skills of parents enabling them to identify and empowering them to appropriately meet the needs of their children and young people

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.  

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.