Job Overview Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking Neonatal Nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, compassionate environment where your clinical expertise and people skills truly make a difference? We’re looking for an exceptional leader to join our Neonatal team as a Band 7 Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) Ward Manager. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to shape the future of neonatal care, support strategic innovation, and lead with clinical credibility. Who we are looking for? A qualified and experienced Neonatal Nurse with a proven track record in team leadership and service development. A natural communicator with empathy, resilience, and the ability to manage staff with compassion and professionalism. A problem-solver and innovator who thrives on autonomy, initiative, and driving positive change. Someone who brings energy, enthusiasm, and adaptability to everything they do. Main duties of the job Why is this role special? Lead with Impact: Support the Senior Nurse in Neonates to drive operational excellence and strategic development. Inspire and Empower: Manage and mentor a dedicated team, fostering a culture of compassion, adaptability, and professionalism. Be the Change: Champion quality improvement and change management initiatives that enhance care for our small and vulnerable patients. Stay Hands-On: Maintain clinical visibility and credibility while influencing service delivery at a strategic level. Work with Excellence: Benefit from state-of-the-art equipment, including new SLE6000 ventilation systems and laminar flow isolation rooms, supporting the highest standards of neonatal care. Collaborate with Strength: Be part of a strong perinatal team with well-established working relationships and a shared ethic of integrated, family-centred care across both Maternity Services and Paediatrics. What you will gain? A supportive leadership team and opportunities for professional growth. A chance to make a real difference in neonatal care across Hywel Dda UHB. A role that blends clinical leadership with strategic influence. Working for our organisation Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in: Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. 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