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Head of Nursing Corporate Services and People's Experience

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Abercynon, CF45 4SNView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£80,698 to £92,984

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

27 October 2026

8 days left

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experience and compassionate nursing leader to join the Corporate Nursing Team within CTMUHB as Head of Nursing...

A role model for the Health Board values, leadership, expectations and behaviour's. Be an advocate for diversity and equal opportunities in all services provided by the Health Board.

Lead on identifying and cascading appropriate challenging goals and objectives, ensuring that the vision, values and strategic themes of the Health Board are translated into clear goals and objectives in business and workforce plans and PDR's.

The post holder will be the professional lead for the Staff Bank, advising on all profession and operational issues.

Actively develop a culture of quality and productivity to improve patient/ client care and services by analysing complex data and information, developing and implementing solutions to enhance quality and meet performance targets.

Lead a culture of ensuring patient/ client safety through adherence to legal obligations and safety requirements by reviewing and challenging risks and progress on plans to reduce risk.

Create an open , accountable culture where teams are confident and skilled in giving regular, constructive feedback, where issues can be raised and solved openly, leading to a productive, solution- focused working environment.

Actively establish and build a wide range of effective networks, contacts and partnerships in and outside the Health Board, which are used to inform and influence the direction of patient/ client care and services.

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.

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.

Qualifications and/ or Knowledge

Essential

  • Educated to master's level or equivalent qualification, knowledge and/ or experience supplemented by highly specialist qualification
  • Registered Nurse (adult/mental health/ Child) with current NMC registration
  • Evidence of continuous professional development
  • Highly relevant speciailist clinical knowledge relating to sphere of responsibilities
  • Clear understanding of the concept of working arrangements of diverse clinical areas
  • Detailed understanding of the provision of health services
  • High level knowledge of all current issues related to professional nursing practice
  • Has a good understanding of research and can demonstrate how research has influenced their practice.

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post- registration experience at a very senior nursing level
  • Highly specialised and in- depth professional knowledge and experience from a range of nursing discipline across the services of the UHB
  • Significant senior operational management experience across healthcare sectors
  • Experience of developing and implementing governance frameworks to support service delivery and service change
  • Extensive personnel performance management experience.
  • Complaint Management Experience
  • People Management Experience
  • Performance Management Experience
  • Budgetary Management Experience
  • Managing Change Experience

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Advanced Decision Making Skills
  • Ability to analyze complex clinical issues/ problems, identify necessary action and make recommendations and follow these through
  • Ability to demonstratate emotional leadership skills to apply to appropriate situations
  • Ability to influence, motivate and lead teams of staff
  • Good organisational skills
  • Highly developed communication skills
  • Computer skills, with working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and presentation packages.

Desirable: - Welsh Language Speaking & Listening Skills (Level 3 and above/B2)

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to communicate clearly in written and oral form
  • Able to manage people effectively
  • Approachable, resilient, determined and persuasive
  • Enthusiastic, constructive and creative in the face of challenges
  • Approachable and demonstrates diplomacy at all times
  • Excellent time management skills. Ability to work on own initiative. Reliable and committed
  • Flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Circumstances

Essential: - Ability to travel throughout the UHB locality in a timely manner; - Able to work hours flexibly to meet the needs of the service

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

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First seen

13 October 2026

Last checked

15 October 2026

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About the employer

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Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

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