Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Staff Nurse, Stroke Unit

The closing date is 14 August 2025

Job summary

Staff Nurse, Stroke Unit, Royal Glamorgan Hospital

We are looking for dynamic, forward thinking and committed nurses to join our dedicated teams within our CTM-wide Stroke Unit.

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 and development.

Main duties of the job

We are currently a 50 bedded unit based in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.

Staff are committed to your ongoing professional development and you will benefit from preceptorship and the support of an experienced and enthusiastic multi-professional team, committed to the delivery of excellent patient care.

We are looking for dynamic, forward thinking and committed nurses to join our dedicated teams within our stroke unit where we specialise in acute and rehabilitation stroke care.

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.

We provide all new staff with an induction period, a 'buddy' nurse and the opportunity to join our Clinical Supervision programme. We welcome and encourage all enquiries and applications for both full and part time positions.

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.

About us

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:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o 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.

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum, pro rata if part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

110-NMR348-0725

Job locations

Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Stroke Unit

Ysysmardy

Pontyclun

CF71 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.

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.

Person Specification

Circumstances

Essential

  • Flexibility to meet service needs.
  • Amenable to change as required.
  • Ability to travel to all UHB sites.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Enthusiastic.
  • Good interpersonal skills.

Aptitude and Abilities Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Able to demonstrate effective verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work within a team

Desirable

  • Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a ward environment.

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • UK NMC Registered General Nurse
  • Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under NMC Code of Conduct.

Desirable

  • IV devices. IV additives.
Person Specification

Circumstances

Essential

  • Flexibility to meet service needs.
  • Amenable to change as required.
  • Ability to travel to all UHB sites.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Enthusiastic.
  • Good interpersonal skills.

Aptitude and Abilities Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Able to demonstrate effective verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work within a team

Desirable

  • Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a ward environment.

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • UK NMC Registered General Nurse
  • Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under NMC Code of Conduct.

Desirable

  • IV devices. IV additives.

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

Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Stroke Unit

Ysysmardy

Pontyclun

CF71 8XR


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Stroke Unit

Ysysmardy

Pontyclun

CF71 8XR


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager / Rheolwr y Ward

Emily Rose

emily.rose@wales.nhs.uk

01443443596

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum, pro rata if part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

110-NMR348-0725

Job locations

Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Stroke Unit

Ysysmardy

Pontyclun

CF71 8XR


Supporting documents

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