Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a RSCN/RGN to join our professional and caring Neonatal team. You must be committed to the very best care practices that support both patients and parents.You will hold RN Child (Paediatric), RGN/RN (Adult), and be QIS experienced. You will have good communication skills together with an awareness of current neonatal issues.
As a member of our professional team you will work flexibly and have evidence of on-going professional development.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based nursing care to neonatal patients and their families.
Actively promote and contribute to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of nursing care.
To work under the supervision of a nurse qualified in neonatal speciality until attending the qualification themselves.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 3,800 staff and good financial control, currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was recently rated "Good" by the CQC .
We are committed to working with our partners in health and social care to deliver long term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high quality services and excellent patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full qualifications, skills and experience required for this post. Full and Part Time positions available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full qualifications, skills and experience required for this post. Full and Part Time positions available.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/RN (Child) or RGN/RN (Adult)/ QIS Experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery
Desirable
- Diploma / Degree or be working towards it
- Post registration training in Neonatal Care
- Willingness to undertake a recognised NMC teaching and assessing qualification
- Previous Critical Care experience
- Neonatal Life Support Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise/training for the position applied for
- Able to identify own learning needs and limitation.
Desirable
- Neonatal experience
- Health and Safety knowledge
- Post Registration work experience
- Awareness of professional nursing agenda within the NHS
- Audit/research experience
- safeguarding experience
- Breastfeeding study days
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to undertake Intensive care of the Newborn Qualification
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Children
- Maintain a professional portfolio
Desirable
- IV Drugs administration
- IV Venepuncture and Cannulation
- Awareness of current neonatal agenda within the NHS
- Demonstration of research-based practice
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work independently and within a team
- Good listening and communication skills
- Able to adapt to meet the needs of the service
- Effective decision making and problem solving
Desirable
- Ability to support and develop junior staff
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encourage - display the trust CARE values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/RN (Child) or RGN/RN (Adult)/ QIS Experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery
Desirable
- Diploma / Degree or be working towards it
- Post registration training in Neonatal Care
- Willingness to undertake a recognised NMC teaching and assessing qualification
- Previous Critical Care experience
- Neonatal Life Support Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise/training for the position applied for
- Able to identify own learning needs and limitation.
Desirable
- Neonatal experience
- Health and Safety knowledge
- Post Registration work experience
- Awareness of professional nursing agenda within the NHS
- Audit/research experience
- safeguarding experience
- Breastfeeding study days
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to undertake Intensive care of the Newborn Qualification
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Children
- Maintain a professional portfolio
Desirable
- IV Drugs administration
- IV Venepuncture and Cannulation
- Awareness of current neonatal agenda within the NHS
- Demonstration of research-based practice
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work independently and within a team
- Good listening and communication skills
- Able to adapt to meet the needs of the service
- Effective decision making and problem solving
Desirable
- Ability to support and develop junior staff
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encourage - display the trust CARE values
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
