Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Emergency Department Assistant

The closing date is 13 April 2026

Job summary

We are pleased to be able to offer an exciting opportunity to join the team in the Emergency Department, Royal Glamorgan Hospital as a Band 3 Emergency Department Assistant.

The applicants should have experience in working within an emergency care environment.

Main duties of the job

This is a rewarding role that offers clinical support to nursing and medical staff in the delivery of patient focused care.

Applicants should be enthusiastic and motivated in the delivery of high standards of care and in the maintenance of a safe environment.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a large team is essential.

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.

About us

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

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,300 to £27,890 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-ACS042-0426

Job locations

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Pontyclun

CF72 8XR


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.

The Health Board currently operate a number of different shift systems. The most common are a 12.5 hour shift, inclusive of either one 30 minute or two 30-minute unpaid breaks. These shift patterns are subject to review and the Health Board reserves the right to change working arrangements. CTM is a Health Board committed to meaningful consultation with staff and to making balanced decisions that consider all aspects of our service and workforce.

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.

The Health Board currently operate a number of different shift systems. The most common are a 12.5 hour shift, inclusive of either one 30 minute or two 30-minute unpaid breaks. These shift patterns are subject to review and the Health Board reserves the right to change working arrangements. CTM is a Health Board committed to meaningful consultation with staff and to making balanced decisions that consider all aspects of our service and workforce.

Person Specification

Clinical Skills

Desirable

  • Has clinical skills in plastering, wound care, cannulation & phlebotomy.

Skills

Essential

  • Key skills in communication with patients from varied population, multi-disciplinary team and personnel from other departments

Desirable

  • Ability to overcome communication challenges
  • Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject Or Equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses.

Experience

Essential

  • Emergency Department experience
Person Specification

Clinical Skills

Desirable

  • Has clinical skills in plastering, wound care, cannulation & phlebotomy.

Skills

Essential

  • Key skills in communication with patients from varied population, multi-disciplinary team and personnel from other departments

Desirable

  • Ability to overcome communication challenges
  • Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject Or Equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses.

Experience

Essential

  • Emergency Department experience

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Pontyclun

CF72 8XR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Pontyclun

CF72 8XR


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Department Manager, ED

Frances George

Frances.George@wales.nhs.uk

01443443443

Details

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,300 to £27,890 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-ACS042-0426

Job locations

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Pontyclun

CF72 8XR


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)