Neonatal staff Nurse
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea, SA2 8QAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£40,559 to £48,841
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
To provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team and ensure the provision of high quality nursing care to children and families. To act as ...
To be a clinical expert within the speciality.
To provide expert nursing care to very premature and ill newborn babies with complex multi-organ problems that is at high risk of acute deterioration.
To ensure the provision of excellent, evidence based nursing care for the children and their families.
To provide continuous monitoring observation and assessment for signs of deterioration or complications of treatment and make appropriate and timely intervention, with the skill and dexterity to minimise physical and physiological stress to the infant.
To care for babies with multiple invasive devices. Using skills to minimise risk of complications, recognise those occurring and taking appropriate and timely action.
Ensure that each baby is assessed, and that their care is planned, implemented and evaluated in negotiation with the family, and that this is accurately documented.
Promote Family Integrated Care and ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for the babies and their families.
To act as an advocate for the baby and family ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support services.
To provide a sympathetic and empathetic listener for parents to explore their experiences. To teach, encourage and support parents and family so they can develop skills and confidence to care for their baby.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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.
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- RN (NICU/HDU only) / RM NICU only
- Degree or equivalent level qualification
- ENB 405 or equivalent neonatal qualification
- Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development within the speciality linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
- Basic Advanced Life Support
- NALS for NICU essential
- Excellent speciality knowledge relevant to the department
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- Child protection issues
Desirable
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
- NVQ D32/33 Assessors course
- Understanding of audit and research methodologies
- Handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Awareness of equality and diversity
- Basic knowledge of computers
Essential Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at E grade within relevant clinical environment
- Teaching, supervision and managerial experience
- Experience of co-ordinating and managing patient care
- Previous experience of research and audit
Desirable: - Previous experience of change management and problem solving; - Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
Essential Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent paediatric/NICU clinical skills
- Relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department e.g. HDU/NICU
- Effective managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective teaching, training and preceptor ship skills
- Able to motivate and develop a team of staff
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Ability to delegate and prioritise
- Administration of IV drugs
- Interviewing skills
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
- Appraisal skills
- Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
- Phlebotomy and cannulation skills
- Administering medication under patient group directives
Other
Desirable
- Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly
- Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check (if required for post)
- Ability to work internal rotation to night duty (as appropriate) and throughout division
- A flexible approach to work
- Effective time management
- Evidence of fulfilling PREP
- Committed to providing excellent Family Centre Care
- Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
- Mutual Respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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