Job Description

The Respiratory Ward is currently located at Ward 3 at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. The ward has 28 beds and is a combination of Acute stroke and step down beds.
The ward serves the Respiratory needs of the population of the health board, working closely with our community resources to ensure there is ongoing support as patients and families to move through their journey.
As a Ward Manager , you will have significant stroke experience as well as a proven record for leading and managing a team through change.
This is an exciting opportunity to have a positive impact on the shaping of the respiratory services within our health board.
Main duties of the job
As the Ward Manager you will be responsible for managing the ward, promoting a positive patient and staff experience and leading on the delivery of excellent nursing care. This role requires close working relationships with a wide range of people including the Multi-Disciplinary Team, Consultants, Heads of Nursing, Senior Nurses and other Ward Managers.
Alongside the clinical continuous professional development, the successful candidate can expect to develop both their leadership and managerial skillset. Overseeing a vibrant team and supporting their practice through a strong clinical presence. Striving to achieve both local and National objectives.
If you are looking for a new challenge, to progress your career and gain new skills and are an excellent communicator, forward thinking and have a passion for delivering quality care. We welcome your application.

• Continuous responsibility for the twenty-four hour management of nursing on the Medical ward.* Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for all patients within designated areas.* Accountable for the quality of care delivered within clinical area by nursing* Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to develop services provided for patients within clinical area.

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:

• 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
03 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
46,840 to 53,602 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
110-NMR286-0725
Job locations
Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Llantristant
CF72 8XR
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.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing candidates. This isnt 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 the Croeso Candidate booklet below. 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.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing candidates. This isnt 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 the Croeso Candidate booklet below.
Person Specification
Welsh Skills Desirable
Desirable

• Level 3/B2 or Above Speaking/Listening

Experience
Essential

• Substantial post registration experience including clinical leadership, team management
• Ward/Team management experience

Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential

• UK NMC Registration
• Extensive knowledge and appreciation of national policies and standards

Desirable

• Master's Degree or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience

Person Specification
Welsh Skills Desirable
Desirable

• Level 3/B2 or Above Speaking/Listening

Experience
Essential

• Substantial post registration experience including clinical leadership, team management
• Ward/Team management experience

Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential

• UK NMC Registration
• Extensive knowledge and appreciation of national policies and standards

Desirable

• Master's Degree or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience