Neonatal Nurse/Charge Nurse

Wales; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Maternity and sick pay

Occupational Health & Staff Well Being

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is recruiting Band 6 neonatal nurses for Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran. This permanent position offers 37.5 hours per week, with full-time and part-time rotations including 12-hour shifts, days, nights and weekends.

You will join an 8 ITU cot unit with 10 HDU and 12 SC cots, and will follow education pathways Journey of Excellence, with induction and mentorship. Welsh language ability is desirable; applications are welcome in Welsh or English; contact

Qualifications

• Experience in NICU and Band 5 level.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts including days/nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Induction with mentor and education pathway (JOE).
• Provide neonatal nursing care on ITU/HDU/SC units per staffing standards.
• Demonstrate Welsh language suitability; support staff development.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Flexibility

Welsh speaking

Education

Neonatal Modules 1&2

ENB 405

Job description

Main area Neonates Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Full time & Part time - Various hours available per week - 12 hours per shift) Job ref 040-NMR344-1026

Site Grange University Hospital Town Cwmbran Salary £40,559 - £48,841 per annum, per annum pro rata if part time Salary period Yearly Closing 15/10/2026 23:59

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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.

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.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Personal Qualities

• Professional attitude towards nursing
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Good communication/interpersonal skills
• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to work under pressure

Skills & Attributes

• Organisational skills
• Effective use of resources
• Team leadership experience
• Professional awareness
• Safeguarding
• Clinical governance

Work Experience

• Sufficient experience at Band 5 in NICU
• Evidence of Clinical Development
• Quality improvement/Audit experience
• Rostering experience

Education & Training

• Registered Nurse/Midwife
• Qualified in Speciality
• Newborn Advanced Life Support
• Teaching Qualification
• Basic Management Course

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.