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 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.
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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.