Neonatal Nurse - INTERNAL

Job overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD, ELIGIBLE AGENCY WORKERS, SBU VOCATIONAL TRAINEES OR SBU VOLUNTEERS.

The post is offered as an Annex 21 position for applicants who do not hold the full qualifications and will be considered for a trainee position and will be subject to NHS Wales Annex 21 as set out within the NHS Wales Terms & Conditions of Employment.

Provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team and ensure the provision of high-quality nursing care to children and families.

Act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner.

Assist in the safe, effective and efficient management of the department within allocated resources.

Promote a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence-based practice.

Undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of the Ward Manager.

Main duties of the job

To be a clinical expert within the speciality.

To provide expert nursing care to very premature and ill newborn babies with complex multi-organ problems that is at high risk of acute deterioration.

To ensure the provision of excellent, evidence based nursing care for the children and their families.

To provide continuous monitoring observation and assessment for signs of deterioration or complications of treatment and make appropriate and timely intervention, with the skill and dexterity to minimise physical and physiological stress to the infant.

To care for babies with multiple invasive devices. Using skills to minimise risk of complications, recognise those occurring and taking appropriate and timely action.

Ensure that each baby is assessed, and that their care is planned, implemented and evaluated in negotiation with the family, and that this is accurately documented.

Promote Family Integrated Care and ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for the babies and their families.

To act as an advocate for the baby and family ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support services.

To provide a sympathetic and empathetic listener for parents to explore their experiences. To teach, encourage and support parents and family so they can develop skills and confidence to care for their baby.

Be an active member of the CHANTS transport team.

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

Person specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Registered on subpart 1 RN1/RNA or RN8/RNC/RM of the NMC register Degree or equivalent level qualification
• ENB 405 or equivalent neonatal qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development within the speciality linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
• NALS for NICU essential
• Excellent speciality knowledge relevant to the department

Desirable criteria

• Assessing and mentoring qualification
• Understanding of audit and research methodologies

Essential Aptitude and abilities

Essential criteria

• Relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department e.g., HDU/NICU
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective teaching, training and preceptor ship skills

Desirable criteria

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Other

Desirable criteria

• Transport experience

Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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