Rodeo
Get started

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Lead Nurse for Anaesthetics, Critical Care & Theatres (ACCT)

Stoke-on-Trent
Posted about 18 hours ago
Sign up to applySee more jobs like this
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever

How your CV stacks up

1Upload CV
2Analyse CV
3Improve CV

Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role

?%

Lead Nurse/ODP for Anaesthetics, Theatres & Critical Care

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled and ambitious Lead Nurse/ODP for Anaesthetics, Theatres & Critical Care to join our team on a 12-month secondment from start date to cover maternity leave.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Role Overview

Working closely with the Heads of Nursing, Care Group Nurse Director and management team, you will provide professional leadership and expert advice across Anaesthetics, Theatres and Critical Care services. You will promote high standards of patient care and experience while supporting the effective use of resources.

As a key member of the Clinical Service Group leadership team, you will contribute to service development, transformation and continuous improvement, including health and social care integration. You will help deliver the Quality Agenda, ensuring services are safe, effective and focused on achieving the best outcomes for patients.

You will champion evidence-based practice, support innovation and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to enhance service delivery. The successful candidate will be an inspirational leader with a passion for developing staff, improving services and delivering excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Head of Nursing/Care Group Nurse Director in workload management, workforce planning and modernisation for the nursing profession.
  • Ensure that nurse staffing level meets the requirements of the All Wales Nurse Staffing Act and service specific standards and guidelines.
  • Responsible for monitoring effective deployment of the nursing resource to maintain quality and safe patient care using professional judgement and triangulated methodology.
  • Deputise for the Head of Nursing/Care Group Nurse Director when required, undertaking any responsibilities, as delegated.
  • Upholds corporate governance by exercising prudent financial management of temporary staffing replacement ensuring there are robust systems and processes are in place to authorise the use of temporary staffing replacement.
  • Provide professional support to the Clinical Service Group Manager.
  • Line management of senior nursing staff within area of jurisdiction.
  • Support the Head of Nursing/Care Group Nurse Director in the recruitment of nursing staff and in the plan to retain staff across the scope of responsibility.
  • Take a lead in managing employee relations, sickness absence, annual appraisal, critical incidents, revalidation requirements and conduct for staff within area of jurisdiction.

Reasons to use Rodeo

I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?

Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.

Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.

Start with a chat, not a search bar

Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.

P

Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme

PwC·London, UK
£35,000/yr

Why you're a good match

Strong

Your economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.

See breakdown
Save jobNot relevant
View details

It searches the market for you

Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.

Why you're a good match

You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.

See breakdown
Strong

Experience fit

Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.

See breakdown
Strong

Only hits

No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.

Language Requirement

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About Us

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.

Get help with your application

Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.

Get help applying for this job

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 Strategy

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our Values Guide Us Daily:

  • We listen, learn, and improve
  • We treat everyone with respect
  • We work together as one team

Benefits

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.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact:

  • Name: Sharon O'Brien
  • Job title: Director of Nursing, Planned Care
  • Email address: sharon.obrien@wales.nhs.uk
Trusted by 25,000+ job seekers

“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”

Jessica, London

Get help applying for this job

Location

Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

Sign up to applySee more jobs like this