Job summary
We are looking for highly motivated, dynamic and experienced Neonatal Nurse who can provide clinical expertise in the delivery of specialist care to neonates and their families within a L3 tertiary NICU. You will need to demonstrate leadership, management and excellent communication skills with extensive neonatal experience. The post holder will be welcomed in to a substantial and supportive Neonatal team.
Applicants will be a registered nurse, able to work a minimum of 10 shifts/rota, qualified in speciality and with a minimum of 2 years Neonatal Sisters experience. You will be responsible on a day to day basis managing nursing and technical support worker teams, clinical leadership, infection prevention and control and standards of patient care; you will act as a positive role model through the provision of effective professional leadership and demonstration of competent, accountable clinical practice and modelling of Trust values.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the performance management of key individuals within the neonatal service. Through appropriate staff training and education ensure that neonatal care is evidence based and delivered by competent and confident practitioners according to Trust policies and procedures. The successful applicant will empower and develop staff to undertake a greater range of clinical activities to improve patient care. You will provide professional leadership, advice and support to nurses and support workers, acting as an expert resource for all staff within paediatric and neonatal services.
Adopting a highly visible and accessible approach for children/families and staff we would expect any applicant to promote the provision of Family Integrated Care for every baby and their family who are admitted to our Neonatal Services. The successful applicant will play a vital role in leading the team to deliver a partnership relationship with parents/carers and staff to provide non-discriminatory, compassionate care with respect and dignity.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge and clinical nursing practice by delivering evidenced based care
- Lead, co-ordinate and manage the tertiary service workload using expert clinical judgement and decision-making skills, in collaboration where required with the service consultant whilst maintaining safe standards of care
- Competent in the use of medical devices and responsible for the correct use of specialist equipment by the multidisciplinary team
- Promote a positive and professional working environment
- Provide clinical supervision to staff
- Lead emergency situations within the clinical practice areas where appropriate
- Liaise with and report to the multidisciplinary team in the provision of family centred care
- Identify, manage and refer appropriately infants requiring Safeguarding assessment
- Co-ordinate and manage infants discharge/ transfer to other care services
- Encourage parents and carers to be actively involved in the planning and delivery of care to their infant
- Responsible for the development, implementation and compliance with local policies and guidelines
- Promote health education within the clinical area for families
- Act as a role model in practicing evidence based nursing care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge and clinical nursing practice by delivering evidenced based care
- Lead, co-ordinate and manage the tertiary service workload using expert clinical judgement and decision-making skills, in collaboration where required with the service consultant whilst maintaining safe standards of care
- Competent in the use of medical devices and responsible for the correct use of specialist equipment by the multidisciplinary team
- Promote a positive and professional working environment
- Provide clinical supervision to staff
- Lead emergency situations within the clinical practice areas where appropriate
- Liaise with and report to the multidisciplinary team in the provision of family centred care
- Identify, manage and refer appropriately infants requiring Safeguarding assessment
- Co-ordinate and manage infants discharge/ transfer to other care services
- Encourage parents and carers to be actively involved in the planning and delivery of care to their infant
- Responsible for the development, implementation and compliance with local policies and guidelines
- Promote health education within the clinical area for families
- Act as a role model in practicing evidence based nursing care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Qualification - RGN, RSCN, RN Child Branch
- Current Registration with NMC
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing
- Working towards degree/MSc
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience within a similar role
- Management and leadership skills
- Demonstrable experience in recruitment, selection and personnel management
Desirable
- Proven knowledge of HR processes
- Proven knowledge and demonstrable experience of hospital budgets/funds
Aptitude & Abilites
Essential
- Incorporates customer care in the clinical setting
- Competent in numeracy and literacy
- Works within sphere of responsibilities and acknowledges limitations
Desirable
- Participation in research and audit projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Qualification - RGN, RSCN, RN Child Branch
- Current Registration with NMC
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing
- Working towards degree/MSc
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience within a similar role
- Management and leadership skills
- Demonstrable experience in recruitment, selection and personnel management
Desirable
- Proven knowledge of HR processes
- Proven knowledge and demonstrable experience of hospital budgets/funds
Aptitude & Abilites
Essential
- Incorporates customer care in the clinical setting
- Competent in numeracy and literacy
- Works within sphere of responsibilities and acknowledges limitations
Desirable
- Participation in research and audit projects
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).
