Job overview

We are seeking  highly motivated health care support workers to rise to the challenge of working on Ward 7 at Princess of Wales Hospital. Ward 7 is currently operating as a Trauma and Orthopaedic ward, with 28 beds. 

You will work alongside the Ward Manger, the Deputy Ward Manager and Registered Nurses on this busy, challenging ward. You will be responsible for supporting the registered staff in delivering high quality nursing care for all patients requiring care intervention. Experience within a care setting would be preferential but not essential.

Main duties of the job

To be successful you will possess:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- To be self motivated, organised and flexible in your approach

- The ability to work on your own using your initiative, whilst demonstrating good team working skills and behaviours in order to be part of an already established team

- A clear vision for best practice

- An ability to develop relationships across professional and Organisational boundaries.

You will be supported during your orientation and development. Ongoing support will be provided through team meetings and development days. You can expect to have regular contact with the Ward Manager regarding your development. You will have access to further study and opportunities to expand your role in line with service development.

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 and selecting 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.  

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.