Job Description

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.



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, m aintain 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 Sa feguarding.



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



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



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.