Job summary
Southampton Neonatal Unit has an exciting opportunity for a trainee Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner position, working on the Neonatal Unit, Princess Anne Hospital.
The successful candidate will start as a band 7 and will be enrolled on to the accredited ANNP training programme at Southampton University, starting September 2023. The theoretical component of the course will be delivered through the university, with clinical training and mentorship provided on the Neonatal Unit.
Following completion of the programme, you will undertake a period of supernumerary time whilst still a band 7, you will then step up to an 8a working within an established team on the SHO tier of the medical rota as a holistic practitioner supporting both medical and nursing colleagues.
A shift system is in place which includes weekends and night shifts. You will be expected to work in all areas of the neonatal service with an opportunity to lead in specific areas.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
What we can offer you
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
The UHS neonatal service based at the Princess Anne Hospital offers the full range of Neonatal Intensive Care facilities including neonatal surgery and cardiac services
- UHS also hosts the Network Neonatal Transport Service (SONeT).
- There are approximately 6000 deliveries per year in the hospital and many of these are high risk deliveries referred to the tertiary UHS Fetal Medicine service within Princess Anne Hospital.
- The Neonatal Unit has 37 cots, 23 Intensive and High Care and 14 Special Care cots.
- UHS is a lead centre within the Wessex Neonatal ODN Network and provides the full range of sub speciality services and referrals for specialist care are received from surrounding hospitals within the Network.
What youll do Your continuing professional development is encouraged and you will be expected to support education programmes, clinical governance, audit, guidelines and research. Support will be given to your specific area of special interest e.g. research, special care, FIC, transport and you will be expected to participate in the wide range of educational and training opportunities within the department.
This is a clinical post designed to provide experience of provision of tertiary neonatal care, which would be suitable for an experienced neonatal nurse looking for a new opportunity to train and qualify as an ANNP.
- Neonatal intensive care (medical, surgical and cardiac babies) including procedures, ward rounds and updating families.
- Neonatal special care managing patients with less intensive needs
- Managing postnatal ward babies and community reviews
What were looking for Youll need to have:
- RN/RSCN/RM/RN Child.
- Post qualifying modules in Specialist Neonatal course.
- Good communication skills
- Enthusiastic and flexibility in your approach
- A commitment to providing excellence in neonatal care.
Additional information Interviews will be held on Thursday, 23 March 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
The UHS neonatal service based at the Princess Anne Hospital offers the full range of Neonatal Intensive Care facilities including neonatal surgery and cardiac services
- UHS also hosts the Network Neonatal Transport Service (SONeT).
- There are approximately 6000 deliveries per year in the hospital and many of these are high risk deliveries referred to the tertiary UHS Fetal Medicine service within Princess Anne Hospital.
- The Neonatal Unit has 37 cots, 23 Intensive and High Care and 14 Special Care cots.
- UHS is a lead centre within the Wessex Neonatal ODN Network and provides the full range of sub speciality services and referrals for specialist care are received from surrounding hospitals within the Network.
What youll do Your continuing professional development is encouraged and you will be expected to support education programmes, clinical governance, audit, guidelines and research. Support will be given to your specific area of special interest e.g. research, special care, FIC, transport and you will be expected to participate in the wide range of educational and training opportunities within the department.
This is a clinical post designed to provide experience of provision of tertiary neonatal care, which would be suitable for an experienced neonatal nurse looking for a new opportunity to train and qualify as an ANNP.
- Neonatal intensive care (medical, surgical and cardiac babies) including procedures, ward rounds and updating families.
- Neonatal special care managing patients with less intensive needs
- Managing postnatal ward babies and community reviews
What were looking for Youll need to have:
- RN/RSCN/RM/RN Child.
- Post qualifying modules in Specialist Neonatal course.
- Good communication skills
- Enthusiastic and flexibility in your approach
- A commitment to providing excellence in neonatal care.
Additional information Interviews will be held on Thursday, 23 March 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional on relevant part of NMC / HCPC register
- Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
- RN/RSCN/RM/RN Child
- Post qualifying modules in Specialist Neonatal course
- Newborn life support provider (NLS)
- Clinical neonatal experience and up to date knowledge.
- Previous experience in a neonatal unit undertaking neonatal intensive care
- 2 years post QIS clinical experience in Neonatal Intensive Care
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or the ability to Provide evidence of Supporting a range of learners in practice
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or the ability to Provide evidence of Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
Desirable
- Aware of current neonatal research.
- Counselling qualification
- Teaching qualification (ENB 998, C&G 7307, PGCE or equivalent)
- Leadership qualification / training (Edward Jenner, Mary Seacole, Elizabeth Garret Anderson, Nye Bevan, LDC, RCN)
- IT training
Experience
Essential
- Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
- Evidence of policy development and implementation
- Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation
- Evidenced based care philosophy
- Clinical experience at band 6 grade or equivalent within relevant speciality
Desirable
- Development / use of integrated patient care pathways
- Experience of practitioner led care/Independent practice
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Team leadership role
Skills
Essential
- Confident of own knowledge base
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to synthesise information quickly and able to communicate
- Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels
- Innovative approach to problem solving
- Able to manage own workload autonomously
- IT skills (Word processing, excel, email and internet as a minimum)
Desirable
- Awareness of own leadership skills/style
Special requirements
Essential
- Clear about professional accountability re. Autonomous practice
- Ability to cover full 24hr shift patterns including weekends and BHs
- Able to demonstrate strategic thinking
- Highly Motivated
- Flexibility to attend evening meetings / clinics if required, by prior arrangement
Desirable
- Organisational, business and service planning awareness
Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Patients First
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Always Improving
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional on relevant part of NMC / HCPC register
- Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
- RN/RSCN/RM/RN Child
- Post qualifying modules in Specialist Neonatal course
- Newborn life support provider (NLS)
- Clinical neonatal experience and up to date knowledge.
- Previous experience in a neonatal unit undertaking neonatal intensive care
- 2 years post QIS clinical experience in Neonatal Intensive Care
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or the ability to Provide evidence of Supporting a range of learners in practice
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or the ability to Provide evidence of Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
Desirable
- Aware of current neonatal research.
- Counselling qualification
- Teaching qualification (ENB 998, C&G 7307, PGCE or equivalent)
- Leadership qualification / training (Edward Jenner, Mary Seacole, Elizabeth Garret Anderson, Nye Bevan, LDC, RCN)
- IT training
Experience
Essential
- Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
- Evidence of policy development and implementation
- Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation
- Evidenced based care philosophy
- Clinical experience at band 6 grade or equivalent within relevant speciality
Desirable
- Development / use of integrated patient care pathways
- Experience of practitioner led care/Independent practice
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Team leadership role
Skills
Essential
- Confident of own knowledge base
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to synthesise information quickly and able to communicate
- Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels
- Innovative approach to problem solving
- Able to manage own workload autonomously
- IT skills (Word processing, excel, email and internet as a minimum)
Desirable
- Awareness of own leadership skills/style
Special requirements
Essential
- Clear about professional accountability re. Autonomous practice
- Ability to cover full 24hr shift patterns including weekends and BHs
- Able to demonstrate strategic thinking
- Highly Motivated
- Flexibility to attend evening meetings / clinics if required, by prior arrangement
Desirable
- Organisational, business and service planning awareness
Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Patients First
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Always Improving
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Working Together
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).
