This is an exciting time to join our Stroke team.
To be successful you will have significant experience as a Band 5, with knowledge and experience of nursing patients with stroke/general medical problems.
You Will Possess
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work on your own initiative whilst working as part of a team.
- A clear vision for best practice.
- A reputation for professional innovation.
- An ability to develop relationships across professional and organisational boundaries.
You will be supported during your orientation and development.
On-going support will be provided through team meetings and development days.
You can expect to have regular appraisals and a personal development plan.
You will have access to further study and opportunities to expand your role in line with service development.
The range of assigned tasks will be carried out by the post holder to the highest standard, to support provision of patient care, which reflects the quality of standards and mission of the UHB.
The post holder will be required to carry out a range of assigned tasks involving direct and indirect care for the benefit of the patient/client, in accordance with agreed protocols.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are observed by all staff, and meet the UHB requirements contained in the Health and Safety Policy.
They will also be expected to assist in development of policies relevant to speciality.
The Post Holder Will
- Deputise for the ward manager as and when required.
- Attend and participate in meetings, interviews and undertaking audit.
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.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Appleby Job title: Senior Nurse Stroke / Uwch-nyrs Strôc Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01443 78368
Kirsty Vowles
Ward Manager
01443 73519
