Job Summary
The post is that of a Staff Nurse and the post holder will be expected to undertake duties within Care of the Elderly patients within our newly created ward at Ysbyty George Thomas Hospital
Fernhill Ward/Dinas Ward is a combined unit of 58 beds, specialising in care of the elderly. Caring for clinically optimised patients and supporting discharge planning whether that be to go home or transfer to residential/nursing home
The post holder will carry out a range of assigned tasks involving direct and indirect care for the benefit of the patient/client in accordance with agreed protocols.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are observed, and meet Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) requirements, as well as NMC Standards and Codes of Practice.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This means Speaking & Listening at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2). We don't need fluency. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see the 'Croeso Candidate' booklet below.
Main duties of the job
Ysbyty George Thomas is continually striving to improve patients' experiences and outcomes. This is a amazing opportunity to develop this newly created unit for the future within a calmer environment.
Staff are committed to your ongoing professional development and you will benefit from preceptorship and the support of an experienced and enthusiastic multi-professional team, committed to the delivery of excellent patient care.
We are looking for dynamic, forward thinking and committed nurses to join our dedicated teams on the Care of the Elderly ward.
The successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering high quality person centred care. We have fantastic opportunities for you to develop your clinical skills and knowledge in an environment which is conducive to learning.
We provide all new staff with an induction period, a 'buddy' nurse and the opportunity to join our Clinical Supervision programme.
We welcome and encourage all enquiries and applications for both full and part time positions.
About Us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We Live By Our Core Values And Behaviours :
* We listen, learn and improve.
* We treat everyone with respect.
* We all work together as one team.
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Details
Date posted
24 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum, pro rata if part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
110-NMR280-0625
Job locations
Ysbyty George Thomas
Ffordd Cwmparc
Treorchy
CF42 6YG
Job Description
Job 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
Job Description
Job 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
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications, Knowlege & Experience
* Active UK NMC registration
Desirable
* Previous experience in General Medicine
Aptitude, abilities & personal qualities
Essential
* Good communication skills
* Demostrates patient centred focus
Desirable
* Welsh language skills Speaking/Listening Level 3 or above
Person Specification
Essential
* Good communication skills
* Demostrates patient centred focus
Desirable
* Welsh language skills Speaking/Listening Level 3 or above
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Ysbyty George Thomas
Ffordd Cwmparc
Treorchy
CF42 6YG
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Ysbyty George Thomas
Ffordd Cwmparc
Treorchy
CF42 6YG
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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