Sister/Charge Nurse, Emergency Department

It is an exciting time to join the Emergency Department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital! We are pleased to announce the exciting opportunity for Band 7 Sister/Charge Nurse. We are seeking experienced Emergency Department Band 7 clinical leaders to demonstrate leadership, clinical oversight and managerial growth within the Emergency Department.

The successful post holder will need to be a driven, dynamic and passionate individual who can work under pressure, delivering high standards of quality care as well as working collaboratively with colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team. Being Manchester Triage System (MTS) trained is an essential component and the ability to make clinical decisions inclusive of a wide variety of complex elements as prescribed by the role job description and person specification.

Comprehensive communication skills are required to undertake complaints, ascertain and articulate risk of overall department demand and maintain high levels of professional standards, leading by example and role modelling.

The Emergency Department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital is a busy department within a large District General Hospital. The unit consists of a 4 bedded resuscitation bay including a paediatric resus area, majors, designated paediatric unit and a minor injury area. We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide a high quality service and clinical evidence based care to our patient population whilst ensuring a positive learning environment for all staff.

The successful candidate will need to have a clear vision for best practice and evidence of complex decision-making skills. Will have an abundance of leadership and organisational skills. A minimum of 2 years leadership or management experience, having led a team or nurse cohort. A caring attitude with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Have the ability to develop, cultivate and grow relationships across professional and organisational boundaries. Evidence of experience in the implementation of transformational change.

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:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• 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.

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.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

• Current UK NMC Registration
• Fully trained and competent in the use of the Manchester Triage System
• Leadership/Management qualification or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
• Knowledge of audit tools
• Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B1) are Desirable for this Role.
• Broad experience of emergency care
• Experience of change management

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.

£50,129 to £57,365 a year, pro rata for part time.