Staff Nurse

Ward 6 is an acute surgical ward with specialities such as colorectal, upper gastrointestinal and maxillofacial surgery.

The template of our ward consists of 20 surgical ward beds, the surgical assessment unit and surgical SDEC. These are offered as a rotation on ward 6 to enhance distinctive assessment skills and experience.

We look after a broad range of post operative patients. This will give you a great opportunity to widen your knowledge in managing post operative patients. Our ward is fast paced, led by a dynamic multidisciplinary team which consists of various speciality consultants and specialist nurses.

The surgical SDEC is an outpatient appointment clinic currently based on ward 6. The clinic runs Monday to Friday 9-5. They take referrals from the GP for ambulatory patients who require a surgical review.

The surgical assessment unit has 4 trolleys. This takes referrals from ED or the GP for a surgical assessment of patients that are too unwell to be reviewed in SDEC., Take personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that the trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed, and ensure duties are carried out accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct.

Provide high quality evidence-based practice, delivering specialist surgical care whilst working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team - stoma nurses, pain team, tissue viability nurse, critical care outreach.

Take responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including health care support workers and students on a daily basis. You will actively contribute to the provision of a good learning environment by taking the role of mentor/assessor.

Provide post operative care - including routine monitoring and observations, as well as managing post operative complications, wound care and assessment, pain management - including pain devices such as PCA, ESP, rectal sheaths and epidurals. Managing surgical drains.

Provide nutritional support by delivering supplements via parenteral nutrition via lines such as central lines, PICC lines, midlines, alongside occasional NG/NJ feeding.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.