About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an exceptional and motivated senior nurse to join our Health Protection Operational Service at a pivotal moment of innovation and development. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to provide strategic leadership, drive high standards of clinical practice, and help shape the future direction of an inclusive and responsive service.
As Senior Nurse, you will bring expert clinical knowledge, strong professional credibility and a commitment to improving outcomes for all ages across all populations. You will lead with confidence and integrity, supporting teams to deliver safe, person-centred, evidence-based care across complex and fast-evolving areas of health protection. You will play a central role in strengthening pathways, enhancing quality, and fostering effective partnerships across disciplines and sectors including Public Health Wales.
We are looking for a leader who is passionate about improving vaccine equity across all of the Cwm Taf Morganwg communities, advancing innovative models of care, and ensuring that the service remain accessible, compassionate and forward-thinking. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives on challenge, values collaboration, and is ready to influence meaningful change at both operational and strategic levels.
Main duties of the job
oBe responsible for the professional leadership, direction, management and governance of the Health Protection Operational Clinical Team including the specialist immunisation team within Cwm Taf Morgannwg.oSupport the Senior Management Team to ensure the highest standard of nursing care is provided, monitored, and evaluated within the areas of Health Protection and Vaccination.oWork Collaboratively with the clinical leads, specialist immunisation team, Public Health Wales, Service Manager, and administrative team in the planning, co-ordination and delivery of vaccine and testing programmes.oBe required to interpret national and health board policies and procedures and advice on the implementation of these for the Health Protection Operational Team.oBe guided by professional, organisational policies and codes of conduct and is responsible for their implementation in the service.oSupport processes and audits to monitor the quality of care, clinical practices, incidents/claims, and professional registration.oBe responsible for undertaking investigations of clinical incidents, complaints and professional issues following University Health Board Policy and acting upon findings/recommendations.
oWork in a highly flexible way in order to respond to changing clinical priorities. There may also be a requirement to work weekends and Bank Holidays in order to deliver a 7 day service when needed.
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 improveo We treat everyone with respecto 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
Welsh Skills Desirable:This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Thisdoesntmean essential;whilst the candidatedoesn'tneed to have skills in Welsh,we'llconsider it an advantage when short-listingand selectingcandidates.Thisisntfluency,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.
If you are inspired by a role that combines clinical leadership, service development and the opportunity to make a significant impact on population health, we welcome your application
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
UK NMC Registration Degree or equivalent skills, knowledge and/or training and experience plus Master's Level or possess skills, knowledge and/or training and experience to its equivalency. Management qualification / Teaching/Assessing Module. Knowledge and understanding of: oClinical Audit. oNICE Guidelines. oEffective research processes and applications. oNational Service Frameworks and appreciation of national policies and standards. oInfection, Prevention and Control procedures.
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Significant relevant clinical experience at Band 7 or equivalent or above. Demonstrate experience in effective resource management skills. Working in a wide range of clinical areas, clinically creditable with a background in multi-disciplinary working. Substantial post-registration experience including clinical leadership, and team management and have a reputation for professional innovation and excellence. Experience in leading teams and managing resources. Experience in implementing innovation and change in clinical practice. Experience in understanding clinical audit and/or research in clinical practice. Experience in facilitation, teaching and educating others. Experience in supervising staff. Experience in establishing, developing and managing clinical services.
Desirable
Research Module Experience working within health and social service systems, both at local and strategic levels. Developing business cases. Project management skills /Evidence of quality improvement skills. Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
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 Glanrhyd Hospital
Tondu Road
Bridgend
CF31 4LN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)