Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to join a team of experienced nurses within the Scheduled Care Division. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Recovery team at Prince Charles Hospital.



You must be committed to delivering a high standard of patient care, have a flexible attitude to work and be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.



The candidate will be expected to provide guidance to Health Care Support Workers, Student Nurses and ODP students, as well as liaising with the Theatre Multidisciplinary team.



The successful applicant will be required to cover the department during weekends and also take part in the on-call commitment, specified in the job description.



You will be joining a team of dedicated nursing staff who will provide you with all the support you will need to flourish and further develop your existing skills within the theatre recovery setting.



We have a structured team base ethos where we regularly meet and we also hold specific development days which will be underpinned with regular personal appraisals and a development plan.



You will have access to further study and opportunities to expand your role in line with service development.



Informal visits are welcome.

Welsh Skills Desirable:

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; 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 basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.



The recovery unit is part of our theatre department which comprises of 5 main and 2 Day Surgery operating rooms.



As part of our service, we provide an on-call rota by night and are often involved in the immediate post operative care of HDU patients.



Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.



Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.



CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.



Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:



We listen, learn, and improve We treat everyone with respect We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.



At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.



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.