Job Summary
We are looking for an exceptional leader to join our Neonatal team as a Band 7 Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) Ward Manager at Glangwili General Hospital. This role goes beyond a job – it offers a chance to shape neonatal care, support strategic innovation, and lead with clinical credibility.
About the Role
* 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‑solving and innovating leader who thrives on autonomy and driving positive change.
* Someone who brings energy, enthusiasm, and adaptability to everything they do.
Responsibilities
* 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 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.
About Hywel Dda University Health Board
We plan and provide NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. With over 13,000 staff we deliver primary, community, in‑hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. Our network includes four main hospitals, five community hospitals, two integrated care centres, a wide array of general practices, community pharmacies, ophthalmic practices, and numerous mental health services.
Details
Date posted: 03 November 2025
Location: Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF
Pay Scheme & Contract
Band: 7
Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference: 100-NMR192-0725-C
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Qualifications
* Current NMC registration (RN part 8 of the Register).
* Nursing Degree (Adult/Child).
* Comprehensive Band 6 nursing experience in Neonatal care with demonstrable expert knowledge.
* Qualification in Speciality (QIS) for Neonatal Intensive Care.
* Newborn Life Support.
* Demonstrable understanding of professional and current issues in neonatal nursing.
* Demonstrable understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues.
* Extensive knowledge of NMC code for practice and guidance.
* Excellent understanding of child protection issues.
* Excellent knowledge and understanding of research and evidence‑based practice relating theory to practice.
Essential Experience
* Demonstrable post‑registration experience in a management/leadership role including having managed a ward/unit.
* Experience as mentor/coach/practice assessor/supervisor.
* Evidence of previous contributions towards developing clinical practice, change management and quality improvement.
* Ability to provide supervisory management.
* Participation in recruitment and selection.
* Evidence of mandatory and statutory training.
* Demonstrable understanding of governance, risks, incidents and complaints.
* Awareness of audit and policy importance.
Desirable
* Masters degree in health‑related subject.
* Understanding of clinical supervision, reflective practice, and coaching.
* Leadership qualification.
* Quality improvement qualification or fundamentals.
* Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints.
Language Skills
Welsh Speaker (Level 1) – desirable.
Disclosure & Barring Service Check
Applicants must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check complying with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Previous convictions will be checked.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer Details
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF
Website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/
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