Job summary
The role of neonatal HCSW is to support the delivery of high quality safe care to babies and their families. The HCSW will be a competent individual working as a member of the neonatal team at Wrexham Maelor hospital. Following appropriate competency based training; the HCSW will work with in/direct supervision of a registered nurse but will be guided by the nurses' expertise.
Main duties of the job
To be part of a team that provides high quality family integrated care to babies and their families.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care
Desirable
- Foundation degree, BTEC Higher National Diploma, Safeguarding Children Certificate
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of essential requirements of neonatal nursing. Knowledge of child development, parental skills and nutrition. Knowledge of units/ Health Board's policies and procedures. Knowledge of research/audit Knowledge of life support in adults and neonates, manual handling, fire policy, infection control, safeguarding adults and children Knowledge of health and safety. Knowledge of role within a multidisciplinary team. . . Knowledge of equality, diversity and human rights.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a neonatal or paediatric setting. Evidence of continuing professional development. Evidence of mandatory training.
Desirable
- Evidence of further study and training.
Personal Qualities (Demonstrable)
Essential
- Professional and well motivated Good attendance record Trustworthy and enthusiastic. Flexible to work shifts both days and nights according to service needs.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication/interpersonal skills. Good telephone manner. Motivated, compassionate, tactful and diplomatic. Basic IT skills. Assessed as competent in passing nasogastric tubes. Breast feeding competencies
Desirable
- IT courses Ability to speak Welsh
OTHER
Essential
- Ability to work without direct supervision. Work within a multidisciplinary team. Able to problem solve/adjust workload.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care
Desirable
- Foundation degree, BTEC Higher National Diploma, Safeguarding Children Certificate
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of essential requirements of neonatal nursing. Knowledge of child development, parental skills and nutrition. Knowledge of units/ Health Board's policies and procedures. Knowledge of research/audit Knowledge of life support in adults and neonates, manual handling, fire policy, infection control, safeguarding adults and children Knowledge of health and safety. Knowledge of role within a multidisciplinary team. . . Knowledge of equality, diversity and human rights.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a neonatal or paediatric setting. Evidence of continuing professional development. Evidence of mandatory training.
Desirable
- Evidence of further study and training.
Personal Qualities (Demonstrable)
Essential
- Professional and well motivated Good attendance record Trustworthy and enthusiastic. Flexible to work shifts both days and nights according to service needs.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication/interpersonal skills. Good telephone manner. Motivated, compassionate, tactful and diplomatic. Basic IT skills. Assessed as competent in passing nasogastric tubes. Breast feeding competencies
Desirable
- IT courses Ability to speak Welsh
OTHER
Essential
- Ability to work without direct supervision. Work within a multidisciplinary team. Able to problem solve/adjust workload.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
