Job overview

Join Our Maternity & Neonatal Staff Bank

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and skilled Assistant Practitioner Nursery Nurses to join our Maternity and Neonatal Bank Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work flexibly across our maternity and neonatal services while making a meaningful difference to the care and experience of babies, parents and families.

As part of our bank workforce, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of clinical settings, supporting babies requiring postnatal, transitional and special care, while working alongside experienced midwives, nurses and neonatal teams. You will play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality, Family Integrated Care and helping parents build confidence in caring for their baby.

Why Join Our Bank?

• Work flexibly and choose shifts that fit around your lifestyle and commitments.
• Gain experience across perinatal services, developing a broad range of clinical and family support skills.
• Be part of a compassionate team committed to giving every baby the best possible start in life.
• Support parents during some of their most rewarding, challenging and memorable experiences.
• Contribute to a workforce that is recognised for delivering high-quality care to women, babies and families across Swansea Bay.

Main duties of the job

About the Role

Working under the direction of registered nursing and midwifery staff, you will provide hands-on care and support to babies and their families, including:

• Supporting infant feeding, including breastfeeding and expressing breast milk.
• Monitoring and recording observations and recognising changes in a baby's condition.
• Supporting babies receiving specialist treatments such as oxygen therapy, blood glucose monitoring, Nasogastric tube insertion and feeding and phototherapy.
• Providing practical and emotional support to parents and families.
• Assisting with admissions, transfers and discharge planning.
• Contributing to a welcoming, safe and caring environment for babies and families.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking caring and motivated individuals who:

• Hold a Level 4 qualification or have equivalent experience at this level.
• Have experience working in a healthcare or caring environment.
• Demonstrate kindness, compassion and a commitment to family integrated care.
• Communicate effectively and sensitively with babies, parents, families and colleagues.
• Enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Are able to work independently within their scope of practice whilst recognising when to seek support.

Make a Difference When It Matters Most

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

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.