Job summary
During your induction you will work supernumerary with a mentor supporting you, while working through an educational pathway (Journey of Excellence - JOE). 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 BAPM 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 6 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.

Main duties of the job
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.
• 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.

We are committed to staff development and our team of practice development facilitators will support your education needs and personal development. Applicants are invited from suitably qualified neonatal nurses - Neonatal Modules 1 and 2, ENB 405 or equivalent with sufficient experience at Band 5. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential for this post.

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 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.

Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential

• Professional attitude towards nursing
• Effective role model
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Good communication/interpersonal skills
• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to work under pressure

Skills & Attributes
Essential

• Time management/prioritisation skills
• Delegation skills
• Organisational skills
• Computer literate skills
• Effective use of resources

Desirable

• People management skills
• Team leadership experience

Knowledge & Understanding
Essential

• Professional awareness
• Safeguarding
• Clinical governance
• Wales Neonatal Network

Work Experience
Essential

• Sufficient experience at Band 5 in NICU
• Evidence of Clinical Development

Desirable

• Quality improvement/Audit experience
• Rostering experience
• Neonatal Transport Experience

Education & Training
Essential

• Registered Nurse/Midwife
• Qualified in Speciality
• Newborn Advanced Life Support

Desirable

• Teaching Qualification
• Basic Management Course
• Mentorship

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. 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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.