Hywel Dda University Health Board has an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious Neonatal Nurse to join our Special Care Baby Unit as a Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse in Glangwili General Hospital.
Neonatal services in Hywel Dda University Health Board have changed. The unit in Carmarthen provides 1 stabilisation cot, 4 high dependency cots and 8 special care cots. Alongside SCBU, a new service is being developed - a 4 cot transitional care unit. A neonatal outreach service has also been developed. We are committed to staff development and service improvement.
A Band 6 vacancy has arisen in the Unit at Glangwili Hospital. The unit currently provides short term intensive care, high dependency care and special care. We are committed to the provision of high quality evidence-based practice to meet the needs of parents and babies incorporating family-centred care.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated neonatal nurse (RGN/RSCN/Child Branch) with post-registration neonatal intensive care qualification to join our friendly experienced team. You will have excellent clinical and communication skills. Previous Band 6 or management experience is desirable.
The successful candidate will lead/coordinate shifts, be able to work well independently and within the team. They will also enjoy teaching and supporting junior staff as well as pre-registration student nurses. This post involves a day/night rotation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 11/02/2025.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
Current NMC registration RN part 1 8 or 15 of the register Neonatal qualification to postgraduate diploma level NLS Mentorship Qualification Able to demonstrate excellent knowledge of neonatal nursing Understanding of professional and current issues in neonatal nursing
Desirable
Degree or equivalent experience Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
Experience
Essential
Experience at Band 5 Ability to provide supervisory management Experience of coordinating and managing patient care Evidence of mandatory and statutory training
Desirable
Previous experience of audit Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints Participation in recruitment and selection Previous experience of leadership and management
Language Skills
Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
100-NMR028-0125 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Neonatal services in Hywel Dda University Health Board have changed. The unit in Carmarthen provides 1 stabilisation cot, 4 high dependency cots and 8 special care cots. Alongside SCBU, a new service is being developed - a 4 cot transitional care unit. A neonatal outreach service has also been developed. We are committed to staff development and service improvement.
A Band 6 vacancy has arisen in the Unit at Glangwili Hospital. The unit currently provides short term intensive care, high dependency care and special care. We are committed to the provision of high quality evidence-based practice to meet the needs of parents and babies incorporating family-centred care.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated neonatal nurse (RGN/RSCN/Child Branch) with post-registration neonatal intensive care qualification to join our friendly experienced team. You will have excellent clinical and communication skills. Previous Band 6 or management experience is desirable.
The successful candidate will lead/coordinate shifts, be able to work well independently and within the team. They will also enjoy teaching and supporting junior staff as well as pre-registration student nurses. This post involves a day/night rotation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 11/02/2025.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
Current NMC registration RN part 1 8 or 15 of the register Neonatal qualification to postgraduate diploma level NLS Mentorship Qualification Able to demonstrate excellent knowledge of neonatal nursing Understanding of professional and current issues in neonatal nursing
Desirable
Degree or equivalent experience Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
Experience
Essential
Experience at Band 5 Ability to provide supervisory management Experience of coordinating and managing patient care Evidence of mandatory and statutory training
Desirable
Previous experience of audit Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints Participation in recruitment and selection Previous experience of leadership and management
Language Skills
Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
100-NMR028-0125 #J-18808-Ljbffr
