Lead Nurse for Anaesthetics, Critical Care & Theatres (ACCT)
Thank 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
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled and ambitious Lead Nurse/ODP for Anaesthetics, Theatres & Critical Care to join our team on a 12-month secondment from start date to cover maternity leave.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Working closely with the Heads of Nursing, Care Group Nurse Director and management team, you will provide professional leadership and expert advice across Anaesthetics, Theatres and Critical Care services. You will promote high standards of patient care and experience while supporting the effective use of resources.
As a key member of the Clinical Service Group leadership team, you will contribute to service development, transformation and continuous improvement, including health and social care integration. You will help deliver the Quality Agenda, ensuring services are safe, effective and focused on achieving the best outcomes for patients.
You will champion evidence-based practice, support innovation and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to enhance service delivery. The successful candidate will be an inspirational leader with a passion for developing staff, improving services and delivering excellent patient care.
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• Support the Head of Nursing/Care Group Nurse Director in workload management, workforce planning and modernisation for the nursing profession. Ensure that nurse staffing level meets the requirements of the All Wales Nurse Staffing Act and service specific standards and guidelines.
• Responsible for monitoring effective deployment of the nursing resource to maintain quality and safe patient care using professional judgement and triangulated methodology.
• Deputise for the Head of Nursing/Care Group Nurse Director when required, undertaking any responsibilities, as delegated.
• Upholds corporate governance by exercising prudent financial management of temporary staffing replacement ensuing there are robust systems and processes are in place to authorise the use of temporary staffing replacement.
• Provide professional support to the Clinical Service Group Manager.
• Line management of senior nursing staff within area of jurisdiction.
• Support the Head of Nursing/Care Group Nurse Director in the recruitment of nursing staff and in the plan to retain staff across the scope of responsibility.
• Take a lead in managing employee relations, sickness absence, annual appraisal, critical incidents, revalidation requirements and conduct for staff within area of jurisdiction.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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:
• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• 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.
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.
Equality and Diversity: We welcome applications from all protected groups under 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, as well as those from the Armed Forces community.
Sponsorship: 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.
Use of AI: We review applications against role-specific criteria. Whilst AI tools can be helpful, applications that rely heavily on AI-generated or generic content may not provide the necessary detail, which may reduce the chances of being shortlisted. To give your application the best chance, please ensure the information you provide is both accurate and authentic, and tailor your examples to the criteria in the Person Specification.
Correspondence: Please check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the address on your application. Applications are accepted in Welsh or English with no preference.
Additional information: 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 Disclosure and Barring Service checks and, where required, Professional Registration verification.
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