Staff Nurse

Job Description

Are you a motivated nurse looking to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive healthcare environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Outpatients team at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, where you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a wide range of clinical specialties.

As an Outpatients Nurse, you will work with a high level of autonomy, assessing patient needs and delivering tailored care without direct supervision. This role is ideal for professionals who are confident in their clinical judgement and committed to maintaining the highest standards of nursing practice.

You will also take an active role in guiding and supporting other members of the nursing team, ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based care is consistently delivered.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Decision-Making

• Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Exercise professional judgement and accountability in all clinical decisions
• Ensure patient safety and quality care at every stage

Leadership & Team Support

• Supervise and support both registered and unregistered nursing staff
• Promote best practices and maintain high clinical standards
• Act as a role model within the clinical environment

Mentorship & Staff Development

• Lead the induction and training of new and junior staff
• Provide ongoing mentorship and supervision
• Support continuous professional development and learning

Working Environment

This role is based within a busy Outpatients setting across two major acute hospitals:

• University Hospital of Wales
• University Hospital Llandough

You will work on a rotational or ad hoc basis depending on service needs and your professional development goals, offering valuable exposure to diverse clinical environments.

Clinical Specialties You’ll Support

You will gain hands-on experience across a wide range of specialties, including:

• General Medicine
• Rheumatology
• Infectious Diseases
• Gastroenterology
• Immunology
• Surgery (General, Colorectal, Vascular & Plastic)
• Haematology
• Dermatology
• Respiratory
• Cardiology

This list is not exhaustive, providing continuous opportunities to expand your clinical expertise.

Skills & Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Interest in working across multiple clinical specialties
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Previous Outpatients experience is beneficial but not essential, as full training and support will be provided.

Why Join Cardiff and Vale University Health Board?

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the UK’s largest integrated healthcare providers, employing over 17,000 staff and delivering more than 100 specialist services across six hospital sites.

What We Offer:

• Diverse and rewarding career opportunities
• Exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties
• Structured training and development programmes
• A collaborative and inclusive work culture

We serve a population of over 500,000 people, working closely with partners to improve health outcomes and deliver exceptional care across the region.

Our Vision & Values

Our mission is simple yet powerful:
“Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together.”

We are committed to creating a future where everyone has an equal opportunity to live a healthy life. Through our long-term strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, we aim to build a more sustainable and innovative healthcare system for generations to come.

Language Requirement

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role. However, applications from both Welsh and English speakers are warmly welcomed.

Apply or Learn More

For further details or an informal discussion, please contact:

Tracy Wooster
Sister
tracy.wooster@wales.nhs.uk
02920 745031

Take the Next Step in Your Nursing Career

If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality care and eager to develop your skills across multiple specialties, this role offers the perfect platform to grow. Join a team that values excellence, supports your development, and makes a real difference in people’s lives every day.