Job summary We are looking for dynamic, forward thinking and committed nurses to join our team on Ward 9. 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. Our general surgical wards specialise in Colorectal, Upper GI, Lower GI, Urology, Breast, Gynae and ENT, for both Emergency and Elective admissions. The Surgical Unit is a multi- faceted, dynamic environment with a high patient flow, providing an exciting environment for your development and lifelong learning. In house training is provided including our Surgical Study Day. All appointments to the General Surgical Unit have the potential to be rotational between the areas for further development. Full time and part time posts available. Due to ongoing estates issues at Princess of Wales we are temporarily relocated to Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant. We will return to Princess of Wales later this year. Main duties of the job The post holder will: Be responsible for the management a group of patients, and occasionally take charge of the ward/department, and its resources for the duration of their duty. Be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care Be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to. Be responsible for the support and supervision of junior staff. Be responsible for maintaining accurate, current, comprehensive and concise records concerning the condition of the client, in accordance with NMC Standards for Record & Record Keeping and the UHB's Patient Record Policy. Liaise with the appropriate Clinical Specialists i.e. Doctors, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Clinical Nurse Specialists, in relation to individual patient requirements and planned programmes of care. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. 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. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 110-NMR110-0325 Job locations Princess of Wales Hospital Coity Road Bridgend CF31 1RQ 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. Due to ongoing estates issues at Princess of Wales we are temporarily relocated to Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant. We will return to Princess of Wales later this year. 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. Due to ongoing estates issues at Princess of Wales we are temporarily relocated to Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant. We will return to Princess of Wales later this year. Person Specification Experience Essential Care Experience Desirable Surgical Experience NMC Registration Essential Live UK NMC registration Good Standard of Application Essential Good Standard of Application Person Specification Experience Essential Care Experience Desirable Surgical Experience NMC Registration Essential Live UK NMC registration Good Standard of Application Essential Good Standard of Application 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 Princess of Wales Hospital Coity Road Bridgend CF31 1RQ Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)