Job summary
Maternity Services are provided over 3 sites and we are able to offer women and staff the 4-birthing environment, home, freestanding birth centre, alongside birth centre and obstetric
The Transitional care units offer 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 on our ward.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
Are you a Nursery Nurse/ NVQ level 3, looking for the opportunity to work as part of our friendly, dynamic and innovative multi professional team where your very special skills will be recognised?
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.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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
Education/Qualifications / Training
Essential
- NNEB (Nursery Nursing Examination Board)/BTEC National Diploma in Early Years/CACHE Diploma in Child Care Education/ NVQ level 3 (Health), or the equivalent.
Desirable
- Previous experience as a nursery nurse in a hospital setting
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with babies/Children in a hospital setting/ nursery or school.
Desirable
- Experience of working with newborn babies and their families
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to work well within a team Ability to plan and organise own work Use own initiative Able to record accurately, clearly and concisely. Able to work in a professional manner and maintain confidentiality. Able to work autonomously and follow care pathways and protocols. Shares information appropriately
Desirable
- Understands issues regarding accountability and delegation.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of care of the newborn Knowledge of Safeguarding
Desirable
- Experience with supporting breastfeeding mothers
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications / Training
Essential
- NNEB (Nursery Nursing Examination Board)/BTEC National Diploma in Early Years/CACHE Diploma in Child Care Education/ NVQ level 3 (Health), or the equivalent.
Desirable
- Previous experience as a nursery nurse in a hospital setting
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with babies/Children in a hospital setting/ nursery or school.
Desirable
- Experience of working with newborn babies and their families
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to work well within a team Ability to plan and organise own work Use own initiative Able to record accurately, clearly and concisely. Able to work in a professional manner and maintain confidentiality. Able to work autonomously and follow care pathways and protocols. Shares information appropriately
Desirable
- Understands issues regarding accountability and delegation.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of care of the newborn Knowledge of Safeguarding
Desirable
- Experience with supporting breastfeeding mothers
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).
