Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Ability to both influence and work across professional boundaries, prioritise own workload and that of others
- Qualifications
Educated to Masters Level or possesses equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
- Registration & Experience
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Registration & Experience
Significant relevant Clinical experience at Band 7 or equivalent or above
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Experience of developing business cases, project management and quality improvement
- Skills
Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
- Qualifications
Experience of working within health and social service systems both at local and strategic level
- Qualifications
Evidence of quality improvement skills
- Registration & Experience
Recognised experience of emergency care minors and majors nursing
- Registration & Experience
Specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experiences
Job overview
A truly exciting opportunity exists for a motivated, dynamic and experienced Emergency Department nurse to join us as within our Senior Nursing Team at Prince Chares Hospital within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative nurse leader who has knowledge of the specific services whilst also have robust experience of managing teams.
The Senior Nurse will directly operationally lead the Emergency Department, supporting the delivery of Tier 1 targets. There is a paediatric emergency bay and a minor injuries area.
The role will be the cornerstone of improving the quality of patient care including patient safety, Infection Control, guardians of clinical quality and patient ‘peoples’ experience and will be managerial responsible to the Lead Nurse.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be:
- responsible for the operational management and governance of Emergency Medicine services within Prince Charles Hospital.
- Provide leadership, direction and development of nursing staff.
- Support the Head of Nursing in ensuring the highest standard of nursing care is provided, monitored and evaluated within the clinical areas of responsibility.
- The post holder will be required to interpret national and health board policies and procedures and advice on the implantation of these for their area of responsibility.
- The post holder is guided by professional, organisational policies and codes of conduct and be responsible for their implantation for their area
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. 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 being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you’re comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our ‘Croeso Candidate’ booklet below for more information.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Senior Nurse, Emergency Department with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. It is listed as a Band 8 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £58,379 - £65,723 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Oct 2026.
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