Job summary
Are you motivated and enthusiastic about joining our neonatal team at the purpose-built Grange University Hospital when open? We have a positions available for registered nurses (adult or Paediatric trained) and midwives. Why not come and join our team? No previous experience required as full training will be provided.
We have a dedicated team of Neonatal Nurses, Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, Consultants and Practice Development Team. As part of the All Wales Neonatal Network Transport Service, we care not only for babies and their families born in our Health Board but from the whole of Wales. We also have a dedicated Neonatal Outreach Service.
Main duties of the job
During your induction you will work supernumerary with someone supporting you, while working through an education pathway.We have a purpose built unit consisting of 8 ITU cots, 10 HDU cots and 12 SC cots.The nursing establishment for the Service complies with the All Wales Neonatal standards regarding staffing which is 1:1 nursing for ITU babies, 1:2 for HDU babies and 1:4 for SC babies.We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated Band 5 nurses with a flexible approach to work who are able to work the full nursing rota. This includes 12 hour shift patterns of days, nights and weekends.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
In return for your hard work and commitment to our service we offer excellent development opportunities for all our staff, including:- An induction period with a dedicated education pathway. You will be fully supported during this time by the practice development team.- Access to neonatal modules to become Qualified in Specialty.- paid annual leave, statutory maternity and sick pay (subject to qualifying criteria)- Occupational Health & Staff Well Being Service.Registered midwives will be expected to uphold their intention to practice in their own time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
In return for your hard work and commitment to our service we offer excellent development opportunities for all our staff, including:- An induction period with a dedicated education pathway. You will be fully supported during this time by the practice development team.- Access to neonatal modules to become Qualified in Specialty.- paid annual leave, statutory maternity and sick pay (subject to qualifying criteria)- Occupational Health & Staff Well Being Service.Registered midwives will be expected to uphold their intention to practice in their own time.
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential
- RGN/RM/RSCN/RN (Child/Adult)
Desirable
- Post basic Neonatal course (998 or equivalent)
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Evidence based practice
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Good clinical / organisational skills
- Awareness of professional issues
- Child Protection Policies and own role
Desirable
- Ability to develop specific areas of interest within neonatal nursing practice
Work Experience
Essential
- Relevant neonatal experience
Desirable
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Basic leadership and management skills
Desirable
- Demonstrates self-awareness
- Awareness of importance of good time management
- Ability to speak Welsh
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Motivated and flexible approach to work
- Professional manner
- Good team player
Desirable
- Enthusiasm for own professional development
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential
- RGN/RM/RSCN/RN (Child/Adult)
Desirable
- Post basic Neonatal course (998 or equivalent)
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Evidence based practice
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Good clinical / organisational skills
- Awareness of professional issues
- Child Protection Policies and own role
Desirable
- Ability to develop specific areas of interest within neonatal nursing practice
Work Experience
Essential
- Relevant neonatal experience
Desirable
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Basic leadership and management skills
Desirable
- Demonstrates self-awareness
- Awareness of importance of good time management
- Ability to speak Welsh
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Motivated and flexible approach to work
- Professional manner
- Good team player
Desirable
- Enthusiasm for own professional development
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
