Hywel Dda University Health Board has an exciting opportunity for motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious nurses 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-centered care. Neonatal services in Hywel Dda University Health Board provide 1 stabilization cot, 4 high dependency cots, and 8 special care cots, with a transitional care service in development.
Interviews will be held on 15/10/24.
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.
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 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
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
* Current NMC registration RN part 1, 8, or 15 of the register
* Understanding of professional and current issues in neonatal nursing
* Neonatal Qualification or relevant experience NLS
Experience
* Experience of having worked with either neonates or acutely/chronically ill children
* Evidence of statutory and mandatory training
* Post-registration neonatal/paediatric experience
* Experience of supervising and assessing students and junior staff
Language Skills
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £28,834 to £35,099 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
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