Job summary
Are you a dynamic and compassionate nursing leader ready to make a real impact in critical care?

CTM UHB is seeking an exceptional senior nurse to lead our critical care service at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital with vision, integrity and clinical excellence.

As Senior nurse for critical care, you will:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across our critical care units
• Champion high standards of patient care, safety and experience
• Support and develop nursing teams to deliver excellence in acute and complex care
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation and service improvement
• Lead on quality assurance, governance and workforce planning

As a Senior Nurse joining CTM UHB, you will be enrolled in the newly launched Band 8a Nursing Leadership Programme. You will also receive the updated Senior Nurse Handbook and be supported through a competency-based framework. In addition, you will have monthly one-to-one meetings with the Lead Nurse for your directorate to provide ongoing guidance and support.

Come and be part of a forward-thinking health board committed to compassionate care. Work alongside inspiring colleagues in a supportive and inclusive environment. Access to professional development, leadership training, and career progression and make a difference in the lives of patients and staff every day.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for a registered nurse who has:

• Substantial experience in critical care.
• Proven leadership skills and a passion for empowering others.
• Strong clinical knowledge and a commitment to evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication and decision-making abilities.
• A drive to shape the future of critical care nursing.

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:

• 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.

Details
Date posted: 29 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £58,379 to £65,723 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 110-NMR256-0926
Job locations: Princess of Wales Hospital, Coity Road, Bridgend, CF31 1RQ, United Kingdom

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

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NMC registration
• Degree
• MSc of equivalent experience and knowledge
• Understanding of resource management
• Teaching and assessing

Desirable

• Research module

Aptitude & Abilities
Essential

• Excellent communication
• Clear vision for best practice and change management
• Proven ability to practice development & innovation

Desirable

• Welsh language speaking & listening skills at Level 3 or above
• Evidence of quality improvement

Experience
Essential

• Significant band 7 experience
• Demonstrates resource management
• Clinical credibility
• Management experience and leading teams
• implementing change
• Experince in establishing , developing and managing Clinical services

Desirable

• Working within health and social serivce systems/ locally and strategically

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: Princess of Wales Hospital, Coity Road, Bridgend, CF31 1RQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead Nurse ACCTTO, Sophie O'Donovan, sophie.odonovan2@wales.nhs.uk, 01656754183

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.
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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).