Registered Nurse - Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward, RGH
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health BoardThank 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
Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a fast-paced, rewarding role where no two days are the same?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgical Wards at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital — and we’d love to welcome you to our team.
Our wards care for both trauma and elective orthopaedic patients, including those transferred from major trauma centres in South Wales. From 1st September, we have launched a brand-new Trauma Unit, which will include a Trauma Assessment Unit (TAU) — designed to enhance patient experience and reduce time spent in the Emergency Department. You’ll have the chance to be part of this innovative service from the very beginning.
We’re seeking nurses who:
- Have a genuine interest in trauma and orthopaedic care
- Bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Are organised, adaptable, and confident working both independently and as part of a team
If you’re ready to take on a new challenge and make a real difference in patients’ lives, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about what some of our team say about working for us here: https://youtu.be/_iHxJwVLqFE
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Joining us, you will:
- Work across a variety of settings: acute trauma, trauma rehab, elective orthopaedics, and the new TAU.
- Care for patients with a wide range of conditions — from head injuries and fractures to complex trauma cases.
- Be part of an experienced, multidisciplinary team that includes surgeons, physios, OTs, and more.
- Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, learning, and professional growth are at the heart of what we do.
In this team we are committed to your growth. You’ll have access to a wide range of in-house training and development opportunities, and we have strong links with local Universities to support your ongoing CPD and revalidation.
Working for our organisation
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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.
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 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.
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.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from individuals within protected groups as outlined in the Equality Act 2010. This includes, but is not limited to, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership. We also warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community.
Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government’s Work in the UK guidance. For eligible candidates, the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Please ensure you check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form.
Applications are welcome in either Welsh or English, with no preference given to the language used.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles.
All posts are subject to relevant checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification.
We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer.