Job summary We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Unit team as a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse, providing quality patient care in high-pressure situations. Cardiff and Vale UHB's Emergency Unit assesses over 150,000 patients a year. The unit provides care for acutely ill or injured patients of all ages. As well as a large resuscitation and majors trolley area, the unit also has a nurse led minor injuries service, Clinical Decisions Unit and a dedicated paediatric area. Cardiff and Vale UHB are now the Major Trauma Centre for South West Wales and the first of its kind in this region. This exciting development will allow staff to be exposed to all types of major trauma and training associated with this. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about emergency nursing, apply today and become an integral part of our team Main duties of the job Applications are welcomed from qualified Level 1 Registered Nurses who have significant experience within Emergency Medicine and can demonstrate substantial knowledge within this field of expertise. The post holder will be identified as a clinical expert within Emergency Nursing with substantial experience working within the field. The post holder will be expected mange the flow within specific areas of the Emergency Unit, providing effective leadership and management of the nursing team in an environment which is complex and pressurised. You will require excellent communication and clinical skills, significant evidence of CPD and show passion and enthusiasm for working in Emergency Medicine. This is a wonderful career opportunity to further enhance clinical skills relating to Emergency Medicine and major trauma. If you welcome change and innovation in a challenging but rewarding environment we would like to hear from you. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support. Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future. Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum, pro rata'd if part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 001-NMR030-0325 Job locations Emergency Unit - University Hospital of Wales Heath Park Way Cardiff CF14 4XW Job description Job responsibilities You will 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 find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification Qualifications/Registration Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Experience Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Skills Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Special Knowledge Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Personal Qualities Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Person Specification Qualifications/Registration Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Experience Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Skills Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Special Knowledge Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Personal Qualities Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification 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 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Address Emergency Unit - University Hospital of Wales Heath Park Way Cardiff CF14 4XW Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)