Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Neonatal Nurse

The closing date is 02 September 2025

Job summary

To provide a fully integrated nursing service in the Acute and Community sectors, working in partnership to provide a high quality sustainable service for Neonates and their carers within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

The Post Holder will be required to ensure the highest standard of specialist patient care, which reflects the quality of standards and mission of the Health Board, and contribute to the implementation of policies and procedures within the sphere of responsibility.

The Post Holder will be required to carry out a range of assigned tasks involving direct and indirect care for the benefit of babies and their carers' in accordance with agreed protocols.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 staff nurses to join our team. Based on the Special Care Baby Unit at Princess of Wales Hospital the successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in the speciality of neonates as part of the nursing team.

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.

About us

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:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o 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.

Details

Date posted

19 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-NMR369-0825

Job locations

Princess of Wales Hospital

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • UK NMC Registration

Qualification

Essential

  • Nursing qualification

Desirable

  • Neonatal Experience

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent Communication skills

Desirable

  • Neonatal modules
  • Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.
Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • UK NMC Registration

Qualification

Essential

  • Nursing qualification

Desirable

  • Neonatal Experience

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent Communication skills

Desirable

  • Neonatal modules
  • Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Princess of Wales Hospital

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Princess of Wales Hospital

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager / Rheolwr y Ward

Corinne Griffiths

corinne.griffiths@wales.nhs.uk

01656752836

Details

Date posted

19 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-NMR369-0825

Job locations

Princess of Wales Hospital

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ


Supporting documents

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