Job overview

We have a number of positions available for registered nurses (adult or Paediatric trained) and Midwives. Within our Neonatal team at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. No previous experience will be required as we will provide full support to work through local induction and the QIS modules (Qualified in Speciality) in conjunction with the University of South Wales

We are a dedicated team of Neonatal Nurses, Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, Consultants, Practice Development Team and Outreach team working in a busy environment with a family like ethos. It's a great team to be part of!

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, therefore, you will gain an enormous amount of experience, knowledge and skills from working with us at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

As part of the support provided, we facilitate and deliver the Qualified in Speciality (QIS) neonatal courses in conjunction with the University of South Wales.

You will be expected to undertake both courses when they commence April/May, run for 15weeks, following this, there with a six to eight week break before the second course commences. This will be September/October for a further 15 weeks.

You'll be fully supported during your induction and you will work supernumerary with a buddy throughout.

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. 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.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Motivated and flexible approach to work
• Professional manner
• Good team player

Desirable

• Enthusiasm for own professional development

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Basic leadership and management skills

Desirable

• Demonstrates self-awareness
• Awareness of importance of good time management
• Ability to speak Welsh

Work Experience

Essential

• Relevant neonatal experience

Desirable

• Mentorship experience

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

Education & Training

Essential

• RGN/RM/RSCN/RN (Child/Adult)

Desirable

• Post basic Neonatal course (998 or equivalent)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

The Grange University Hospital

Cwmbran

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN

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040-NMR761-1124