Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 18.75 hours per week
- Job ref
- 001-NMR090-0326
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital of Llandough
- Town
- Llandough
- Salary
- £56,514 - £63,623 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Nurse - Integrated Medicine
Band 8a
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
· We are kind and caring
· We are respectful
· We have trust and integrity
· We take personal responsibility
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and compassionate Senior Nurse who can bring their clinical and leadership expertise to this role within Medicine Clinical Board at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
Working closely with the Lead nurse and the Director of Nursing for Medicine, you will provide expert professional advice. You will be expected to lead areas of work involving patient safety and experience and staff recruitment, whilst providing strong leadership to the nursing teams within Integrated medicine
The Integrated Medicine Directorate has 19 wards covering 4 sites with the main bed base being at both the University Hospital Llandough and University Hospital of Wales. Alongside the wards there are a variety of Clinical Nurse Specialist Teams.
If you are seeking a high profile Senior Nurse position, and wish to play a key role within the Senior Management Directorate team then this post provides the perfect development opportunity for you. We are searching for someone who shares our values that:
- We care about the people we serve and the people we work with
- We trust one another
- We respect each other
- We take personal responsibility
- We treat people with kindness
- We act with integrity
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be a visible leader, acting as a role model for best practice, providing both operational and strategic leadership, clinical advice, and support for staff in relation to all aspects of nursing.
The post-holder will have an excellent understanding of the national professional nursing agenda and will raise the profile of nursing within Medicine and the wider organisation.
The post-holder will provide professional advice and support to all professional groups within Integrated Medicine whilst promoting a culture of openness and transparency.
The post holder will be expected to develop innovative practice in relation to the provision of nursing services to patients.
The post holder will be expected to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the Directorate discharges its functions effectively and efficiently.
The post holder will assume professional nursing leadership and line management responsibility to the Ward Sisters and their teams.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
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.
Person specification
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Consistently exhibits a positive attitude and respect for others and evidence of drive, enthusiasm and commitment
- Proactive and adaptable in the face of a changing environment
- Evidence of personal attributes conducive to effective leadership
- Able to challenge
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Special Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Professional Nursing agenda, NHS Performance Management, Clinical Governance and Quality & Safety
- Extensive knowledge and appreciation of national policies and standards
- Evidence of highly developed specialist knowledge which has been underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Proven ability of practice development and innovation
- Able to work effectively and achieve deadlines, delegating appropriately
- Able to analyse, synthesise and present knowledge and information to influence key decisions.
- Able to lead on, prioritise and manage service workload, balancing short term, unpredictable problems with demands and long - term objectives
- Evidence of the ability to think strategically and influence at an operational and strategic level.
- IT Skills & standard keyboard skills
Desirable criteria
- Silver IQT
Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinically credible with experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Successful management of change and service modernisation
- Substantial post registration experience including clinical leadership, team management and with a reputation for professional innovation and excellence.
- Experience of investigating conduct/professional issues and Management of complex, sensitive and contentious situations
- Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience of managing Safeguarding incidents including the MHA, MCA & DOLs
- Experience of managing budgets and financial control
Desirable criteria
- Formal project management experience
- Service improvement experience
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse – currently registered with NMC
- Educated to Degree level
- Masters in relevant health related subject or equivalent experience.
- Leadership development
- Evidence of certified/diploma level training in clinical condition management or working towards
Desirable criteria
- Level 3 & 4 POVA/child protection training
- Post Graduate Management Diploma
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Wayne Parsons
- Job title
- Lead Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02921847575
- Additional information
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