Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to come and join our Emergency Department (ED) for a fixed term of 12 months to cover maternity leave.

The ED at The Royal Glamorgan Hospital is a busy department within a large district general hospital. The unit consists of a minor injuries area, majors areas and an adult and paediatric resuscitation area.

We are seeking to recruit a Band 5 Registered Nurse with experience of caring for patients with acute and life threatening illness or injury who are able to assess and plan care for patients who attend ED.

This post is a fixed term/secondment for 12 months to cover maternity leave. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Main duties of the job

The post requires an individual that is motivated, self driven and will develop personally and professionally. The Emergency Department works closely with AMU and SDEC as part of the Medical Model that focuses on patient flow.

The department also has a designated minor injuries unit which provides the opportunity for staff to gain knowledge and experience in minor injuries/illnesses.

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.