Job summary
- Work with Senior Nurses for Emergency Care and Emergency Department Managers across CTMUHB, and be responsible for the development of emergency care nursing practice to provide a high quality, safe, effective and innovative service.
- Be responsible for the governance of the education and training of Emergency Department nurses across the three DGH sites of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) - the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Prince Charles Hospital and the Princess of Wales Hospital.
- Provide professional leadership, direction and development for all Emergency Department nursing staff.
- Support the Head of Nursing in ensuring the highest standard of nursing care is provided, monitored and evaluated within the clinical areas of responsibility.
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.
Main duties of the job
The post holder reports to the Lead Nurse for Unscheduled Care and is accountable to the Head of Nursing.
They will hold an overview of education and training and ensure the development and educational needs of individuals and/or groups of staff are met.
Be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality, evidence-based training and education to nursing professionals who work within the Emergency Department, on an individual or group basis.
Be a credible clinical leader able to direct, lead and empower nursing staff to ensure a high standard of education and professionalism, in service delivery and that quality, governance and educational objectives are achieved.
Be responsible for the development, planning, implementation and delivery of new and existing training programmes, in collaboration with the team and unit managers in all of the emergency care settings within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (Have overall responsibility and accountability for the development of educational frameworks, educational training programmes for emergency care nursing staff and create a positive learning environment to promote clinical excellence within the service.CTMUHB).
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Date posted
11 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
110-NMR168-0425
Job locations
Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos Estate
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 8PX
Job description
Job responsibilities
Education, Training and Development
Support the development of a robust and effective induction for staff in the three Emergency Departments (ED).
Provide formal and informal education of Emergency Department nursing staff where required.
Act as a resource person for nursing staff and other allied professionals for clinical advice management and education requirements. This will include staff that have honorary contracts within the Emergency Departments, as well as CTMUHB staff.
Design and implement an education programme for advanced practice within ED environment.
Engage in regular evaluation of teaching activity, and act on feedback to ensure delivery is appropriate to service needs.
Demonstrate the ability to access research and information systems.
Support other members of the emergency care teams to develop appropriate knowledge and skills in line with service delivery.
Develop robust policies and procedures relating to professional nursing practice and education to underpin the role and its development within CTMUHB.
Work closely with UHB leads to develop local and UHB-wide protocols.
Develop and maintain the curriculum, competencies and assessment process for staff working within an ED environment in line with local and national initiatives.
Explore and develop nurse led initiatives in line with current research and practice.
Work with key stakeholders in further and higher education institutes in delivering education/training to pre and post-registration nursing students and postgraduates undertaking studies pertinent to the roles and responsibilities of the team.
Translate national guidance and direction into local actions for nurse education and training.
Take the lead for designated educational projects or programmes of work.
Support student learning by working with students in the clinical area alongside/in the absence of their mentors, encouraging and leading on reflective practice and teaching clinical skills.
Ensure that robust systems are in place for the appropriate supervision, mentorship and assessment of pre and post-registration student nurses and that the learning environment within Emergency Departments is maintained.
Ensure the team members undertake mandatory and statutory training requirements.
Take responsibility for a comprehensive induction programme and provide preceptorship for new and less experienced staff, assessing competence against set standards.
Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments e.g. courses and conferences.
Ensure education, training, research and development provision are regularly audited and results fed back to staff and Senior/Lead Nurse.
Maintain accurate records of the training undertaken and the level of competence achieved by individual nurses across the Emergency Departments.
Emergency Care Practice
Demonstrate critical thinking and judgement skills, and appropriate analytical and decision making skills.
Identify and develop own training and personal needs through personal reflection.
Manage a small patient caseload that attends the Emergency Department, while considering the individual ethical, cultural, religious and spiritual beliefs.
Use appropriate clinical decision making to initiate appropriate management/treatment.
Maintain clinical skills and competencies in order to undertake safe and effective direct clinical care of patients when required, either to enable implementation of aspects of this role or to support service priorities when exceptional need arises. This will include assisting in ED clinical areas, assessing, diagnosing, treating and referring or discharging patients that present to emergency departments.
Clinical Governance
Plan and organise appropriate educational and professional development opportunities for staff in all CTMUHB Emergency Departments.
Develop systems, processes and audits to monitor educational requirements of nurses within EDs, ensuring that they are compliant with national and local standards, policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with the UHBs clinical governance agenda through the development, review and audit of clinical practice.
Participate in all aspects of clinical governance, including investigations and completing risk reporting to support quality improvement, as well as through the development of action plans and recommended initiatives for practice improvement.
Identify any issues of concern regarding staff and raise with the Senior/Lead Nurse as required.
In line with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) policies and procedures, will participate in all aspects of clinical governance including patient safety and staff investigations and the completion of risk reports to support quality improvement, including the development of action plans to demonstrate lessons learnt.
Ensure all incidents are reported and documented as per the UHB Risk Management Policy.
Foster a culture of incident reporting, reflection, openness, and mutual respect between professions and professional development within nursing.
Financial and Human Resources
Have delegated budgetary responsibility for Nursing Services within the sphere of responsibility, and be an authorised signatory in line with the UHB financial control procedures/scheme of delegation.
Undertake financial assessments of new developments or changes in service provision within sphere of responsibility.
Contribute to the Acute Services Cost Improvement Plan and Income Generation Targets and endeavour to seek ways of improving value for money.
Undertake formal investigation processes to include patient safety investigations, staff investigations and concerns in accordance with CTMUHB Policy and processes, including review and monitoring of Datix reported incidents.
Support the recruitment of staff to the Emergency Departments.
Identify and support the procurement of any new or updated equipment that may be required.
Support the development of strategies to ensure recruitment and retention of a highly motivated workforce, including the assessment of training requirements and delivery of mandatory and role pertinent training programmes.
Be proactive in managing concerns ensuring openness and honesty in line with the UHBs Concern Policy and Putting Things Right (Welsh Government 2012).
Professional Leadership
Provide leadership and management for the Emergency Department Nursing Teams, to include the identification of training and development needs, completion of annual appraisals (PDR) and supporting revalidation processes.
Provide professional nursing advice on issues or factors affecting care delivery.
Demonstrate a professional approach to work, and in accordance with the UHBs Values and Behaviours and the NMC Code at all times.
Act as a positive role model to all staff in the Emergency Departments.
Provide professional and specialised advice on matters relating to nursing practice.
Be conversant with education and practice standards from the NMC, including strategies and standards for transition.
Provide clinical leadership, ensuring that action is taken at all levels to empower nurses in providing demonstrably high standards of care within the acute settings that includes a wider Public Health agenda for health promotion.
Maintain accurate records, both written and electronic, in accordance with NMC guidelines and CTMUHB Policy having regard to information governance, confidentiality and safekeeping.
Ensure that nursing practice complies with national and UHB Policy, procedure and guidelines and reflects evidence based/best practice.
Communication
Work in partnership with department managers, mentors and Practice Education Facilitators to ensure that there is a consistent approach to pre and post-registration students clinical experience and teaching in clinical areas.
Maintain and handle highly confidential patient/client and staff information.
Proficient use of IT skills and IT literacy, to include use of common software programmes e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and role specific programmes including ESR etc. and to support use of electronic mobile devices and associated software programmes.
Demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills in situations that may be highly sensitive and emotive.
Ensure that all communication is underpinned by the principles of data protection, dignity and confidentiality.
Ensure all communication is delivered appropriately to the different recipients, to include levels of understanding, cultural diversity and learning styles and be aware of potential barriers.
Regular use of display screen equipment and an electronic mobile device, often in environments that are ergonomically challenging.
Manage employee performance issues in line with UHB policy and procedure e.g. Capability or Competence, and sensitively monitor and support individuals through development pathway.
Work with individual nurses to assess competence, and develops and implements action plans to assist with development/maintenance of competence.
Recognise and manage barriers to communication and development such as resistance to change.
Critically reflect on own performance through peer/team, clinical supervision and appraisal.
Represent the Emergency Departments, Service Group and UHB at relevant meetings.
Provide close working relationship with affiliated further and higher education institutes.
Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organization.
Produce an annual report of educational activity within the Emergency Departments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Education, Training and Development
Support the development of a robust and effective induction for staff in the three Emergency Departments (ED).
Provide formal and informal education of Emergency Department nursing staff where required.
Act as a resource person for nursing staff and other allied professionals for clinical advice management and education requirements. This will include staff that have honorary contracts within the Emergency Departments, as well as CTMUHB staff.
Design and implement an education programme for advanced practice within ED environment.
Engage in regular evaluation of teaching activity, and act on feedback to ensure delivery is appropriate to service needs.
Demonstrate the ability to access research and information systems.
Support other members of the emergency care teams to develop appropriate knowledge and skills in line with service delivery.
Develop robust policies and procedures relating to professional nursing practice and education to underpin the role and its development within CTMUHB.
Work closely with UHB leads to develop local and UHB-wide protocols.
Develop and maintain the curriculum, competencies and assessment process for staff working within an ED environment in line with local and national initiatives.
Explore and develop nurse led initiatives in line with current research and practice.
Work with key stakeholders in further and higher education institutes in delivering education/training to pre and post-registration nursing students and postgraduates undertaking studies pertinent to the roles and responsibilities of the team.
Translate national guidance and direction into local actions for nurse education and training.
Take the lead for designated educational projects or programmes of work.
Support student learning by working with students in the clinical area alongside/in the absence of their mentors, encouraging and leading on reflective practice and teaching clinical skills.
Ensure that robust systems are in place for the appropriate supervision, mentorship and assessment of pre and post-registration student nurses and that the learning environment within Emergency Departments is maintained.
Ensure the team members undertake mandatory and statutory training requirements.
Take responsibility for a comprehensive induction programme and provide preceptorship for new and less experienced staff, assessing competence against set standards.
Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments e.g. courses and conferences.
Ensure education, training, research and development provision are regularly audited and results fed back to staff and Senior/Lead Nurse.
Maintain accurate records of the training undertaken and the level of competence achieved by individual nurses across the Emergency Departments.
Emergency Care Practice
Demonstrate critical thinking and judgement skills, and appropriate analytical and decision making skills.
Identify and develop own training and personal needs through personal reflection.
Manage a small patient caseload that attends the Emergency Department, while considering the individual ethical, cultural, religious and spiritual beliefs.
Use appropriate clinical decision making to initiate appropriate management/treatment.
Maintain clinical skills and competencies in order to undertake safe and effective direct clinical care of patients when required, either to enable implementation of aspects of this role or to support service priorities when exceptional need arises. This will include assisting in ED clinical areas, assessing, diagnosing, treating and referring or discharging patients that present to emergency departments.
Clinical Governance
Plan and organise appropriate educational and professional development opportunities for staff in all CTMUHB Emergency Departments.
Develop systems, processes and audits to monitor educational requirements of nurses within EDs, ensuring that they are compliant with national and local standards, policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with the UHBs clinical governance agenda through the development, review and audit of clinical practice.
Participate in all aspects of clinical governance, including investigations and completing risk reporting to support quality improvement, as well as through the development of action plans and recommended initiatives for practice improvement.
Identify any issues of concern regarding staff and raise with the Senior/Lead Nurse as required.
In line with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) policies and procedures, will participate in all aspects of clinical governance including patient safety and staff investigations and the completion of risk reports to support quality improvement, including the development of action plans to demonstrate lessons learnt.
Ensure all incidents are reported and documented as per the UHB Risk Management Policy.
Foster a culture of incident reporting, reflection, openness, and mutual respect between professions and professional development within nursing.
Financial and Human Resources
Have delegated budgetary responsibility for Nursing Services within the sphere of responsibility, and be an authorised signatory in line with the UHB financial control procedures/scheme of delegation.
Undertake financial assessments of new developments or changes in service provision within sphere of responsibility.
Contribute to the Acute Services Cost Improvement Plan and Income Generation Targets and endeavour to seek ways of improving value for money.
Undertake formal investigation processes to include patient safety investigations, staff investigations and concerns in accordance with CTMUHB Policy and processes, including review and monitoring of Datix reported incidents.
Support the recruitment of staff to the Emergency Departments.
Identify and support the procurement of any new or updated equipment that may be required.
Support the development of strategies to ensure recruitment and retention of a highly motivated workforce, including the assessment of training requirements and delivery of mandatory and role pertinent training programmes.
Be proactive in managing concerns ensuring openness and honesty in line with the UHBs Concern Policy and Putting Things Right (Welsh Government 2012).
Professional Leadership
Provide leadership and management for the Emergency Department Nursing Teams, to include the identification of training and development needs, completion of annual appraisals (PDR) and supporting revalidation processes.
Provide professional nursing advice on issues or factors affecting care delivery.
Demonstrate a professional approach to work, and in accordance with the UHBs Values and Behaviours and the NMC Code at all times.
Act as a positive role model to all staff in the Emergency Departments.
Provide professional and specialised advice on matters relating to nursing practice.
Be conversant with education and practice standards from the NMC, including strategies and standards for transition.
Provide clinical leadership, ensuring that action is taken at all levels to empower nurses in providing demonstrably high standards of care within the acute settings that includes a wider Public Health agenda for health promotion.
Maintain accurate records, both written and electronic, in accordance with NMC guidelines and CTMUHB Policy having regard to information governance, confidentiality and safekeeping.
Ensure that nursing practice complies with national and UHB Policy, procedure and guidelines and reflects evidence based/best practice.
Communication
Work in partnership with department managers, mentors and Practice Education Facilitators to ensure that there is a consistent approach to pre and post-registration students clinical experience and teaching in clinical areas.
Maintain and handle highly confidential patient/client and staff information.
Proficient use of IT skills and IT literacy, to include use of common software programmes e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and role specific programmes including ESR etc. and to support use of electronic mobile devices and associated software programmes.
Demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills in situations that may be highly sensitive and emotive.
Ensure that all communication is underpinned by the principles of data protection, dignity and confidentiality.
Ensure all communication is delivered appropriately to the different recipients, to include levels of understanding, cultural diversity and learning styles and be aware of potential barriers.
Regular use of display screen equipment and an electronic mobile device, often in environments that are ergonomically challenging.
Manage employee performance issues in line with UHB policy and procedure e.g. Capability or Competence, and sensitively monitor and support individuals through development pathway.
Work with individual nurses to assess competence, and develops and implements action plans to assist with development/maintenance of competence.
Recognise and manage barriers to communication and development such as resistance to change.
Critically reflect on own performance through peer/team, clinical supervision and appraisal.
Represent the Emergency Departments, Service Group and UHB at relevant meetings.
Provide close working relationship with affiliated further and higher education institutes.
Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organization.
Produce an annual report of educational activity within the Emergency Departments.
Person Specification
Registration & Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
Desirable
- Recognised experience of emergency care minors and majors nursing
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters Level or possesses equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
Desirable
- PGCE/teaching qualification, ALS/TNCC instructor, ENP Agored assessor, Manchester Triage authorised trainer
Skills
Essential
- Ability to both influence and work across professional boundaries, prioritise own workload and that of others
Desirable
- Experience of developing business cases, project management and quality improvement
Person Specification
Registration & Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
Desirable
- Recognised experience of emergency care minors and majors nursing
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters Level or possesses equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
Desirable
- PGCE/teaching qualification, ALS/TNCC instructor, ENP Agored assessor, Manchester Triage authorised trainer
Skills
Essential
- Ability to both influence and work across professional boundaries, prioritise own workload and that of others
Desirable
- Experience of developing business cases, project management and quality improvement
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).
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos Estate
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 8PX
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos Estate
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 8PX
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
