The closing date is 26 January 2026
Salary: £31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum, pro rata if part time
Job summary
Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a fast-paced, rewarding role where no two days are the same?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgical Wards at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital — and we’d love to welcome you to our team.
Our wards care for both trauma and elective orthopaedic patients, including those transferred from major trauma centres in South Wales. From 1st September, we have launched a brand-new Trauma Unit, which will include a Trauma Assessment Unit (TAU) — designed to enhance patient experience and reduce time spent in the Emergency Department. You’ll have the chance to be part of this innovative service from the very beginning.
We’re seeking nurses who:
- Have a genuine interest in trauma and orthopaedic care
- Bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Are organised, adaptable, and confident working both independently and as part of a team
If you’re ready to take on a new challenge and make a real difference in patients’ lives, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about what some of our team say about working for us here: https://youtu.be/_iHxJwVLqFE
Main duties of the job
Joining us, you will:
- Work across a variety of settings: acute trauma, trauma rehab, elective orthopaedics, and the new TAU.
- Care for patients with a wide range of conditions — from head injuries and fractures to complex trauma cases.
- Be part of an experienced, multidisciplinary team that includes surgeons, physios, OTs, and more.
- Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, learning, and professional growth are at the heart of what we do.
In this team we are committed to your growth. You’ll have access to a wide range of in-house training and development opportunities, and we have strong links with local Universities to support your ongoing CPD and revalidation.
Person Specification
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work within a team
Desirable
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at a Level 3 or above
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under NMC Code of Conduct
Desirable
- IV devices; IV additives; ILS
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a ward environment
Desirable
- Taken charge of ward/department
Registration
Essential
- Active UK NMC Registration
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).