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Job summary

Main area
Paediatrics
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shifts including days and nights)
Job ref
110-NMR016-0126
Employer
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Princess of Wales Hospital
Town
Bridgend
Salary
£31,516 - £38,364 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/02/2026 23:59

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Paediatric Staff Nurse, Princess of Wales Hospital

Band 5

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.

At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

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Job overview

An opportunity has arisen within the acute Paediatric Wards/Children's Outpatient Department at the Princess of Wales Hospital.

We are looking for Registered Children's Nurses who are well motivated with good communication skill and a willingness to put the on-going care of children and their family's first. 

We are looking  for a passionate flexible team player to work in our friendly professional acute Paediatric Ward and Children's  Outpatient Department, a person who has interest in expanding their knowledge base.

You would be joining a team of dedicated children nurses who will provide you with all the support you will need.

Main duties of the job

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. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom. 

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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.

The Health Board currently operate a number of different shift systems. The most common are a 12.5 hour shift, inclusive of either one 30 minute or two 30-minute unpaid breaks. These shift patterns are subject to review and the Health Board reserves the right to change working arrangements. CTM is a Health Board committed to meaningful consultation with staff and to making balanced decisions that consider all aspects of our service and workforce.

Person specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Registered nurse child branch with current NMC registration
Desirable criteria
  • EPLS/ PILS and IV trained

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Clinical Experience of working within acute setting.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable criteria
  • Undertaken audits, PADR's and quality improvements within previous roles

Aptitude and Abilities Skills

Essential criteria
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Shows skills working within a team but also ability to work autonimously
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Proactive approach to working and problems.
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.
  • Undertaken compassionate leadership training.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jennifer Walters
Job title
Ward Manager / Rheolwr y Ward
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01656752313
Additional information

Additional Contact details

Rebecca Phillips 

Senior Nurse Paediatrics.

Princess of Wales Hospital.

01656 753968

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