# Senior Nurse, Emergency Department

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
- **Location:** Prince Charles Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children)
- **Grade:** Band 8
- **Salary:** £58,379 - £65,723 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-27T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-13T13:01:01.689Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merthyr_Tydfil/Merthyr_Tydfil/Cwm_Taf_Morgannwg_University_Health_Board/Emergency_Department_Senior_Nurse/Emergency_Department_Senior_Nurse-v8301287
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8301287?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### 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

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- Ability to both influence and work across professional boundaries, prioritise own workload and that of others

**Desirable**

- Experience of developing business cases, project management and quality improvement
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Educated to Masters Level or possesses equivalent skills, knowledge and experience

**Desirable**

- Experience of working within health and social service systems both at local and strategic level
- Evidence of quality improvement skills

### Registration & Experience

**Essential**

- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Significant relevant Clinical experience at Band 7 or equivalent or above

**Desirable**

- Recognised experience of emergency care minors and majors nursing
- Specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experiences

## Documents

- [jd (pdf, 912.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10620614)
- [welsh language guidance (pdf, 300.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2974)
- [occupational health form (pdf, 224.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10620613)
- [swydd ddisgrifiad cymraeg (pdf, 480.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10683054)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2845)
- [ctmuhb staff benefits guide 2026 (pdf, 1.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3057)
- [ctmuhb staff benefits guide 2026 (pdf, 529.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3058)
- [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1634)

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