Band 6 Nurse Jobs in Cardiff
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£41k - £49k
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Applying for Band 6 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 6 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 6 nurse vacancies in Cardiff from 2 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 6 nurse jobs in Cardiff ranges from about £40,559 to £48,841 per year, depending on employer, site, rota pattern, and local supplements.
Band expectations
- Professional registration and minimum 2 years post-qualification experience
- Specialist competencies relevant to the advertised post
- Evidence of supervising junior staff or students
- Contribution to audit, service improvement, or quality work
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 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and 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
- •NHS Constitution
- •National Service Frameworks (relevant to the role)
- •NICE guidelines (relevant to the role)
- •Safeguarding policies and procedures
- •Infection control protocols
- •Medication administration guidelines
- •Risk assessment and management
- •Mental Capacity Act
- •Duty of Candour
- •Data Protection Act and GDPR
- •Equality and Diversity legislation
- •Basic Life Support (BLS)
- •Specific clinical skills relevant to the role (e.g., wound care, cannulation, catheterization)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- •Failing to research the employer and the role.
- •Not preparing specific examples for competency-based questions.
- •Providing generic answers without demonstrating your skills and experience.
- •Speaking negatively about previous employers or colleagues.
- •Not asking questions at the end of the interview.
- •Appearing unprepared or unprofessional.
- •Lacking self-awareness about your strengths and weaknesses.
- •Failing to demonstrate alignment with NHS values.