Job Description

This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months to cover maternity leave. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.



Are you a compassionate, dedicated individual looking to make a real difference in patients' lives?



Would you like to join our supportive and dynamic team as a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse on our specialist Gastroenterology ward where we care for patients with a range of complex conditions.



You will play a pivotal role in assisting the ward manager to lead the team to strive for excellence as well as deputising in their absence.



We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated nurse to join our team as a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse. You will need to be able to provide leadership in the clinical area, ensuring the delivery of high quality nursing care.



The successful candidate will be a team player, be able to manage and organise their area and most importantly, have quality and patient safety at the heart of all they do.



The applicant will have the commitment and desire to support and further develop the ward based team.



This is an excellent opportunity for the successful individual to develop their skills, knowledge and experience in Gastroenterology medicine.



The applicant will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and will need to provide evidence of continuous professional development.

Welsh Skills Desirable:

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable at Level 3 Speaking/Listening (or 'B1' Level if you've learnt Welsh as an adult). This doesn't mean you have to be fluent or able to write long reports in Welsh; it just means being able to hold simple conversations with patients. Have a look at the 'Croeso Candidate!' guide attached below for more information.



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.



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.