Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience in a caring capacity / healthcare setting
- Skills and Attributes
Understands the basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements
- Skills and Attributes
Able to demonstrate a positive, caring and compassionate attitude
- Skills and Attributes
Good communication skills, verbal and written
- Skills and Attributes
Able to organise self to achieve delegated task
- Skills and Attributes
Able to demonstrate a positive, caring and compassionate attitude to all clients, and members of staff in a calm manner
- Qualifications & Knowledge
Appropriate Level 4 qualification or relevant experience to this level
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience within perinatal services
- Skills and Attributes
Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh.
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
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
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This advert is for Maternity/Neonatal Assistant Practitioner Nursery Nurse - Bank with Swansea Bay University Health Board in Swansea, Wales. It is listed as a Nursing assistant role. The advertised salary is £28819.00 to £31626.00. The contract type is 0 days (Bank). The application deadline is 04 Oct 2026.
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