About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Nurse for Neonatal Services to provide leadership, operational management, and clinical governance across neonatal services within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Based at Prince Charles Hospital, with responsibility for services at Princess of Wales Hospital, the post holder will lead nursing teams to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality care for babies and their families.
The successful candidate will drive service improvement, workforce leadership, quality assurance, clinical governance, and resource management, ensuring services meet national standards and organisational objectives. Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, they will promote innovation, support staff development, oversee audits and investigations, and foster a culture of continuous improvement aligned with Values Based Healthcare.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced neonatal nursing leader to influence the future development of neonatal services while ensuring excellent outcomes and experiences for patients and families.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide professional leadership, management and governance for Neonatal Services across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, working autonomously to deliver specialist advice and ensure high standards of safe, effective and compassionate care.
They will lead, support and develop registered nurses and support staff, while working closely with the Senior Nursing Team and Service Manager to monitor, evaluate and continuously improve the quality of care. The role includes interpreting and implementing national and Health Board policies, ensuring compliance with professional standards, organisational policies and codes of conduct.
The post holder will oversee quality assurance processes, clinical audits and governance systems, supporting professional revalidation, performance management and continuous service improvement. They will lead investigations into clinical incidents, complaints and professional concerns, ensuring recommendations are implemented and lessons learned are embedded into practice.
A key aspect of the role is promoting a culture of continuous improvement aligned with the principles of Value Based Healthcare, ensuring improvement plans are in place and patient outcomes and experiences continue to improve.
The post holder will also participate in the senior manager/midwifery on-call rota, providing expert leadership and operational support as required.
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:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o 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.
Job description 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.
The post holder will provide operational, professional and clinical leadership across Neonatal Services, ensuring safe, effective, high-quality care and the efficient use of resources.
They will hold responsibility for service governance, workforce management, budget oversight, performance delivery and continuous improvement in line with Health Board objectives and Value Based Healthcare principles.
Key responsibilities include leading quality, safety and risk management, overseeing clinical governance, infection prevention, safeguarding, patient experience and regulatory compliance.
The role will support and lead investigations into incidents, complaints, claims and professional concerns, ensuring lessons learned are implemented and shared across services.
The post holder will work closely with the Head of Nursing, Directorate Manager and multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate operational plans, service improvements, workforce strategies and new service initiatives.
They will contribute to long-term service planning, redesign and innovation, ensuring sustainable, cost-effective services that meet the changing needs of the population.
They will provide visible leadership for nursing and support staff through recruitment, retention, appraisal, performance management, attendance management, professional development and workforce planning.
The role includes managing complex staffing issues, chairing meetings, leading training programmes and promoting a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement.
The post holder will provide expert clinical advice and support for complex patient management, safeguarding, public health initiatives and evidence-based practice.
They will use audit, research and performance data, including PREMs, PROMs and DATIX, to drive quality improvement and improve patient outcomes and experiences.
Responsibilities also include monitoring budgets and financial performance, identifying efficiencies, ensuring compliance with financial and HR policies, managing resources during periods of pressure, and supporting emergency and crisis management.
The post holder will work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, represent and promote the service, support patient and public involvement, and participate in the Maternity and Neonatal Senior Manager on-call rota.
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
Circumstances Essential
To be able to travel in a timely manner across the UHB locality and on occasions further afield, to undertake the duties of the post.
Skills Essential
Demonstrate effective communication skills - verbal and written (report writing).
Desirable
Welsh language speaking and listening skills at Level 3 or above
Experience Essential
Experience in supervising staff. Substantial post-registration experience including clinical leadership, and team management and have a reputation for professional innovation and excellence. Experience in establishing, developing and managing clinical services. Clinically creditable with a background in multi-disciplinary working.
Desirable
Evidence of quality improvement skills.
Qualifications/Knowledge Essential
Registered professional with current NMC registration in relevant field of nursing. Degree or equivalent skills, knowledge and/or training and experience in Neonatal Nursing Master's Level or possess skills, knowledge and/or training and experience to its equivalency.
Desirable
Project management
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 Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos Road
Gurnos
CF429DT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)