Nursery Nurse

Job summary

To assist with the physical and emotional care of babies including transitional care and their families as directed and under the direct supervision of a midwife. To carry out any non-clinical duties and assigned tasks/duties, which contribute towards the smooth running of the clinical area. Subject to enhanced DBS Check.

Main duties of the job

The Cardiff &Vale UHB is the largest in the Principality, providing a national center for many aspects of healthcare and education in Wales. The University Hospital of Wales (UHW) is situated in Cardiff, a cosmopolitan city with excellent cultural and leisure facilities, good shopping, beautiful parks and easy access to the M4.Successful candidates will need to be sensitive towards children and their families, maintain standards of confidentiality and uphold the values of the UHB. In addition the person should be professional, possess good communication skills, and have a flexible approach to working within the Transitional care service on the post natal ward.The Transitional care unit is a 15 cot unit offering additional support and monitoring to a wide range of infants from all over South Wales. This post offers an exciting opportunity to join a highly motivated team delivering Neonatal Care within the busy postnatal care setting.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.