Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Neonatal Nurse/Charge Nurse
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The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.
Job Overview
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.
Applicant Criteria
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
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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.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Time management/prioritisation skills
- Delegation skills
- Organisational Skills
- Computer literate Skills
- Effective use of resources
Desirable criteria
- People management skills
- Team leadership experience
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential criteria
- Professional awareness
- Safeguarding
- Clinical governance
- Wales Neonatal Network
Work Experience
Essential criteria
- Sufficient experience at Band 5 in NICU
- Evidence of Clinical Development
Desirable criteria
- Quality improvement/Audit experience
- Rostering experience
- Neonatal Transport Experience
Education & Training
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse/Midwife
- Qualified in Speciality
- Newborn Advanced Life Support
Desirable criteria
- Teaching Qualification
- Basic Management Course
- Mentorship
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