Job overview

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the small patient focused team at the fracture clinic Outpatients Department ,  Prince Charles Hospital and Ysbyty Cwm Cynon Hospital.

Fracture Clinic Outpatients facilitates a wide range of Consultant & Registrars seeing both Newly referred patients and follow ups. 

The successful candidate must have an interest in Trauma & Orthopaedics Outpatient Nursing, work well independently and as part of a team, embrace the core values of the health board and a willingness to learn and improve services for patients.

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.

Main duties of the job

The skill of  wound care, orthopaedic casting and bracing is important and required for this role. The successful applicant will be required to facilitate clinics independently, carry out clinical procedures, supervise junior staff and support Student Nurses on placement. 

They would also be required to manage the Outpatient area in the absence of the Department Manager. 

Staff are required to undertake Mandatory training and e-learning. Actively participate in PADR and are supported in achieving Revalidation. 

The successful candidate is requested to actively participate and encourage Departmental learning and development. 

Fracture Clinic Outpatients operates Monday to Friday, and it is important that the successful candidate is flexible over the 5-day period to meet the needs of the service.  

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.