Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic, forward-thinking, and

experienced Neonatal Nurse, who will ensure strong leadership and effective operational management and co-ordination of care within the Neonatal service.



This is an exciting opportunity to support the Senior Nurse in Neonates,

to facilitate direct clinical operational leadership and support with strategic initiatives, whilst ensuring clinical credibility as a Band 7 Special Care Baby Unit Ward Manager



This role requires an experienced Neonatal Nurse with experience of leading and managing a team, facilitating change management, a candidate with passion, and adaptability. This role requires excellent communication and robust team working skills alongside their ability to manage staff with empathy, compassion and flexibility with the upmost professionalism at all times. The candidate will be able to lead efficiently as well as the ability to use their initiative and self manage their own workload.



The applicant will be required to work within the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) Management team and be responsible for all operational aspects whilst supporting the strategic corporate agendas.



To promote and facilitate effective team working, leadership, accountability, risk management and quality assurance within the Directorate.



Ensure effective staff supervision, mentoring and performance reviews.



Maintain high standards of patient care and safety at all times, ensuring individualised care plans are implemented and reviewed.



To support with incident investigations the Datix system and provide expertise to ensure that the administrative requirements of the incident management process are met.



To represent the Neonatal Service at internal and external meetings under the supervision of the Senior Nurse for Neonates.



Provide leadership for all members of the Neonatal team acting as a role model leading and promoting appropriate Neonatal care.



Maintain presence in the Neonatal clinical area by delivering direct patient care.



Promote family integrated care approach in care delivery and be actively involved in quality improvement initiatives to maintain a positive patient experience.



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



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.



Interviews to be held on 19/08/2025