Band 5 Nurse Jobs in Cardiff
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£33k - £49k
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Applying for Band 5 Nurse jobs in Cardiff
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board runs the University Hospital of Wales, one of the largest hospitals in Wales. Velindre provides specialist cancer services. Note that NHS Wales uses a health board structure rather than the trust model used in England. For band 5 nurse candidates, this page narrows the NHS market to roles with the same profession, level, and local hiring area so you can compare adverts before starting a supporting statement or Trac application.
Job Clerk is currently tracking 2 live band 5 nurse vacancies in Cardiff from 1 NHS employers. Review closing dates closely, because competitive NHS jobs can be shortlisted before the advertised closing date when enough strong applications arrive.
Recent salary data for band 5 nurse jobs in Cardiff ranges from about £32,557 to £48,841 per year, depending on employer, site, rota pattern, and local supplements.
Band expectations
- Professional registration with the relevant body (NMC, HCPC, GPhC)
- Degree-level qualification approved by your regulator
- Evidence of clinical competence from placements or supervised practice
- Readiness to manage an autonomous caseload under supervision
Role evidence
- Managing a patient caseload across a shift or clinic autonomously
- Escalating deteriorating patients using NEWS2 or equivalent
- Mentoring students and supervising junior staff on placement
- Leading or contributing to audit, QIP, or service improvement
Common requirements
- Active NMC registration in the relevant field (adult, child, mental health, or learning disability)
- Specialist qualifications or training for Band 6+ roles
- Evidence of revalidation-ready CPD portfolio
- Mentorship or practice assessor qualification (for supervisory roles)
Local employer context
Relevant NHS employers can include Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Compare person-spec criteria, rota pattern, site location, and application method before reusing supporting information between adverts.
Local practical context
Cardiff Central provides rail to London (2h) and Bristol (50 min). Some staff commute from the wider Vale of Glamorgan or South Wales valleys.
Housing costs are generally lower than comparable English cities. NHS Wales follows the same Agenda for Change structure and has matched England's pay rises. Wales offers free prescriptions for all residents. Working for a health board rather than a trust means your employer covers the full spectrum from primary to hospital care, so career moves across settings can happen within the same organisation.
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Key Topics to Revise
- •NMC Code of Conduct
- •Principles of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children
- •Infection Prevention and Control
- •Basic Life Support (BLS)
- •Manual Handling Techniques
- •Risk Assessment and Management
- •Medication Administration
- •Wound Management
- •Catheter Care
- •Palliative Care Principles
- •Health Promotion and Prevention of Illness
- •Clinical Governance Framework
- •Mental Capacity Act
- •Care Programme Approach (CPA)
- •Equality and Diversity Legislation
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- •Failing to research the employer or the specific role.
- •Providing generic answers without specific examples.
- •Not using the STAR method to structure competency-based answers.
- •Speaking negatively about previous employers or colleagues.
- •Appearing unprepared or unprofessional in appearance.
- •Failing to ask questions at the end of the interview.
- •Not demonstrating a clear understanding of NHS values.
- •Being late for the interview.