4183 - Neonatal Governance Lead

Job summary

The interview date for this role is 6th-7th August 2024.

Barnsley Neonatal Unit are seeking a Band 7, Neonatal Governance and Education Lead Nurse to support the neonatal service . We are looking for an experienced neonatal nurse to work collaboratively with the MDT. The role will enable you to lead on all governance issues by following a robust process to improve quality and safety within the service.

The role of a Neonatal Governance and education Lead Nurse in this specialised service is integral to ensure staff have the appropriate level of knowledge, skill and ability to deliver high standards of safe effective care to our babies and families. The individual must be confidential and competent to investigate and assess all incidents in a non-judgmental way.

If you are confident in the assessment, treatment and management of babies, providing family integrated care and can support a nursing team through effective leadership, management and education then we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Co-ordinate and promote clinical governance and risk management processes within the Neonatal Service.

Support staff in the timely reporting of all neonatal clinical incidents.

Oversee and monitor the neonatal incidents reported through the Trust's incident reporting system i.e., DATIX

Collate incident statistics and monitor trends from adverse incidents.

Communicate relevant findings to promote an environment which learns from incident reporting.

Work with the neonatal education team to support education and training in response to incidents.

Participate in the seamless investigation of all serious untoward incidents as instructed by the Neonatal Matron &/or the Trust's Governance and Risk team.

Work in partnership with the Neonatal Matron in reporting incidents to other agencies where appropriate via the Trust's Governance and Risk Management Lead.

Contribute to the maintenance and updating of the Neonatal Service Risk Register.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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