Hywel Dda University Health Board has an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious nurse to join our dedicated Neonatal Outreach team.
The Neonatal Outreach team play a vital role in the transition from hospital to home and provide nursing care and support to preterm and sick neonates across the 3 counties of Hywel Dda, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.
We are committed to the provision of high quality evidence based practice to meet the needs of babies and their families, incorporating family centred care. The service operating hours are Monday - Friday (office hours), this is a part time post, working 3 days per week.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic registered nurse to join our small team. A neonatal qualification and or experience is desirable but not essential. You will need a caring attitude with excellent communication skills. You will work closely with multi-professional and multi-agency teams, including medical and nursing, allied health professionals and social care. Good time management and decision making skills are required. IT skills are also desirable.
You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care for babies and their families, in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct.
The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is an essential part of this role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 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 Understanding of professional and current issues in neonatal nursing Awareness of child safeguarding policies and procedures
Desirable
Special Care & High Dependency Care of the Newborn course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
Experience of having worked with neonates Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
Experience of supervising and assessing students and junior staff
Language Skills
Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili General Hospital
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Neonatal Outreach team play a vital role in the transition from hospital to home and provide nursing care and support to preterm and sick neonates across the 3 counties of Hywel Dda, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.
We are committed to the provision of high quality evidence based practice to meet the needs of babies and their families, incorporating family centred care. The service operating hours are Monday - Friday (office hours), this is a part time post, working 3 days per week.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic registered nurse to join our small team. A neonatal qualification and or experience is desirable but not essential. You will need a caring attitude with excellent communication skills. You will work closely with multi-professional and multi-agency teams, including medical and nursing, allied health professionals and social care. Good time management and decision making skills are required. IT skills are also desirable.
You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care for babies and their families, in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct.
The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is an essential part of this role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 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 Understanding of professional and current issues in neonatal nursing Awareness of child safeguarding policies and procedures
Desirable
Special Care & High Dependency Care of the Newborn course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
Experience of having worked with neonates Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
Experience of supervising and assessing students and junior staff
Language Skills
Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili General Hospital
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
