Registered Nurse - Trauma & Orthopaedic Ward

Registered Nurse – Trauma & Orthopaedic Ward 8

Apply for the role of Registered Nurse – Trauma & Orthopaedic Ward 8 at Temple B'nai Abraham.

An exciting opportunity for Band 5 Registered Nurses to join an experienced team caring for both Trauma and Orthopaedic patients within the Acute Surgical Division. The role is part of the dedicated Trauma Network at Prince Charles Hospital and requires dedicated, hardworking individuals capable of working in a pressurised and ever‑evolving environment.

• Contribute to a 24‑hour a day, 7‑day a week provision of emergency care by supporting the nursing and medical team.
• Undertake specific interventions for patients according to guidelines, policies and procedures, as instructed by members of the medical or nursing team.
• Work unsupervised to established standard operating procedures; supervision is available when required.
• Adhere to Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB Policies and Procedures.

Welsh is desirable but not essential. Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above are advantageous. No fluency is required.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, is one of the largest employers in the region with almost 13,500 staff. The board serves 450,000 people across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf. It operates three district general hospitals and several community facilities. Core values include listening, learning and improving, treating everyone with respect, and working together as one team.

• Leading pension scheme
• Generous leave
• Flexible working and career growth opportunities
• Access to ongoing learning and development

• Date posted: 05 January 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for Change
• Band:
  Band 5
• Salary: £31,516 to £38,364 a year
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time
• Reference number: 110‑NMR
  003‑0126
• Job location:
  
  Ward 8, Prince Charles Hospital, Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9DT

Full job description and person specification are available in the supporting documents. The Health Board operates a 12.5‑hour shift system, inclusive of one 30‑minute or two 30‑minute unpaid breaks. Shift patterns are subject to review and the Health Board reserves the right to change working arrangements.

• Trauma & Orthopaedic (T&O) experience

• Surgical experience

• Full UK NMC Registration

• Previous qualifications relevant to the role

• Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are desirable for this role.

• Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are desirable for this role.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exception Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.

Applicants needing skilled worker sponsorship are welcomed, and will be considered alongside other applicants. Further information can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. More information is available on the NHS Careers website.

Name:
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address:
Ward 8, Prince Charles Hospital, Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9DT

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