Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
The Post Holder will provide clinically based education and guidance to all levels of neonatal nurses ensuring best available evidence. They will be able to facilitate orientation, induction, supervision, teaching, assessment or guidance and provide any appropriate support to any members of the neonatal nursing team with their professional development.
The post holder will possess excellent clinical knowledge and teaching skills to enable them to work within the level 3 environment. They will deliver high standards of care, and be able to support and develop junior staff nurses knowledge and skills.
The post holder will, without supervision, be responsible for undertaking research to inform, create and up-date nursing protocols, will participate in collaborative neonatal research
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated neonatal nurse to join the Practice Development team on the Neonatal Unit at Singleton Hospital.
The Neonatal Team have a reputation of being innovative and forward thinking in the management and delivery of care and have received a number of awards for quality improvement programmes.
This role will support the delivery of education to our nursing team which is paramount in supporting clinical excellence.
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
1. On part 8 or 15 of the NMC register
2. Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty linked to demonstrable clinical competencies. Evidence of post Registration studies.
3. Awareness and understanding and demonstrated ability to contribute to the implementation of clinical guidelines, advice, policies and procedures across a range of settings.
Desirable criteria
4. BSc Hons in education (prepared to study towards this qualification)
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
5. Able to problem solve and initiate change
Desirable criteria
6. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in welsh
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.
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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