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Job summary

Main area
Neonates
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
Shift patterns include days, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays
Job ref
100-ACS092-0725
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glangwili General Hospital
Town
Carmarthen
Salary
£26,928 - £29,551 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/07/2025 23:59
Interview date
06/08/2025

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Assistant Practitioner (Special Care Baby Unit)

Band 4

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Job overview

Hywel Dda University Health Board has an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious Assistant Practitioner to join our Special Care Baby Unit with Neonatal experience in Glangwili General Hospital. 

Neonatal services in Hywel Dda University Health Board have changed. The unit in Carmarthen provides 1 stabilisation cot, 4 high dependency cots and 8 special care cots. Along side SCBU there is a 4 cot transitional care unit that SCBU staff support alongside the midwifery team. Perinatal working is paramount within this role.  The service also has a neonatal outreach service. 

A Band 4 vacancy has arisen in the Unit at Glangwili Hospital. The unit currently provides short term intensive care, high dependency care and special care. We are committed to the provision of high quality evidence based practice to meet the needs of parents and babies incorporating family centred care. We are committed to staff development and service improvement.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and self motivated Assistant Practitioner with Neonatal experience to join our friendly experienced team. You will have excellent clinical and communication skills. 

The successful candidate will be able to work well independently and within the team. They will also enjoy teaching and supporting junior staff as well as pre registration student nurses. This post involves a day/night rotation.

You will be undertaking a range of skills relevant to the post working in Special Care Baby Unit such as, monitoring and recording vital signs, blood sampling, maintain accurate patient records, both written and electronic.. Handover the care of patients, when appropriate, under the direct supervision of a qualified member of the multi-disciplinary team maintaining confidentiality at all times. You will need to have regard to information governance, GDPR, confidentiality and safekeeping. You will need an understanding of the legislation related to Safeguarding.

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

Interviews will be held on 06/08/25

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97
  • community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person specification

Qualifications and/or knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Level 4 vocational qualification in a relevant health care associated subject / Certificate in Higher Education Health Care Support Worker
  • GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above or equivalent level 2 or above essential skills qualifications
  • Evidence of continuing personal development relevant to the role in health care
  • Able to demonstrate understanding of the HCSW Code of Conduct, All Wales Delegation guidelines and the all Wales Band 4 Assistant Practitioner Governance Framework.
  • Clinical knowledge which is relevant to the role
  • Demonstrates understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the legislation related to Safeguarding e.g. adults/children, The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards to keep adults within their care safe
Desirable criteria
  • Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
  • Teaching or assessment qualification

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant and recent experience of providing relevant clinical care
  • Interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to manage/diffuse challenging or threatening situations
  • Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g. Catheter care (including removal)
  • Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g. Monitor and record vital observation and interpret results
  • Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g. Reviewing risk assessments
  • Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g. Monitor and interpret blood glucose.
  • Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g. Experience of supporting an RN with wound care
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in a range of clinical skills including palliative care
  • Administration of medicines via oral, topical, SC, IM routes
  • Skills in non-complex wound care

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

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.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Leah Andrew
Job title
Senior Nurse for Neonates
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01267 283300
Additional information

Please contact me via email if you wish to come and see the unit or find out any further information regarding the role. 

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