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Main area
Neonatal
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Various full and part time hours available)
Job ref
100-NMR561-1124
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glangwili General Hospital
Town
Carmarthen
Salary
£30,420 - £37,030 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/11/2024 23:59

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Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Neonatal Staff Nurse

Band 5

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. 

Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


 

Job overview

Hywel Dda University Health Board has an exciting opportunity for motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious nurse to join our dedicated neonatal unit.

This is a full time/part time post. 

We are committed to the provision of high quality evidence based practice to meet the needs of parents and babies incorporating family centred care.

Neonatal services in Hywel Dda University Health Board provides 1 stabilisation cot, 4 high dependency cots and 8 special care cots, with a transitional care service in development.

 

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic nurse with a RSCN/Child Branch  qualification.  A neonatal qualification is desirable but not essential. You will need a caring attitude with good oral and written communication skills, computer skills are also desirable. Good time management and decision making skills are required.

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 29/11/2024.

Working for our organisation

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, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.

Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).

 Community facilities, including:

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Detailed job description and main 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.

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Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Current NMC registration RN part 1, 8 or 15 of the register
  • Understanding of professional and current issues in neonatal nursing
Desirable criteria
  • Neonatal Qualification or relevant experience NLS
  • Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of having worked with either neonates or acutely/chronically ill children
  • Evidence of statutory and mandatory training
Desirable criteria
  • Post registration neonatal/paediatric experience
  • Experience of supervising and assessing students and junior staff

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCarer Confident -Accomplished - WelshStep into healthCarer Confident -AccomplishedDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sandra Pegram
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01267 283300