Senior Nurse - Integrated Medicine

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Senior Nurse - Integrated Medicine The closing date is 09 April 2026 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. About us 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. Job 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 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 Ability to speak Welsh Special Knowledge 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 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. Silver IQT Experience 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 Qualifications Registered Nurse - currently registered with NMC Educated to Degree level Masters in relevant health related subject or equivalent experience. Evidence of certified/diploma level training in clinical condition management or working towards Level 3 & 4 POVA/child protection training Post Graduate Management Diploma 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. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board £56,514 to £63,623 a year per annum, pro rata #J-18808-Ljbffr