Job summary
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust provides Level 2 Neonatal Services. We have 22 cots, 3 ITU, 3HDU and 16 special care cots.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Tier 2 ANNP to join our Neonatal service.
This demanding role requires passionate, highly motivated and experienced ANNP with excellent communication skills who strives for the delivery of high quality care to our neonates and their families. You will demonstrate safe critical decision making skills whilst working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of premature and sick newborn babies. The team works a medical model assisting to cover the service 24/7.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake Tier 2 duties on the Neonatal Rota, and function at a senior practitioner level, to provide autonomous clinical care.
- Assume a leading role and responsibility in evidence based clinical practice.
- To be a competent practitioner, leading innovation and demonstrating clinical expertise to a complex case load
- The post holder acts as a resource and advisor, providing expertise to the multi-disciplinary team.
- To provide individualised family orientated care utilising advanced clinical skills
- To support and facilitate the education and training of other members of the neo-natal team, including doctors and nurses at all levels.
- To undertake Tier 2 duties on the Neonatal Rota, and function at a senior practitioner level, to provide autonomous clinical care.
- Assume a leading role and responsibility in evidence based clinical practice.
- To be a competent practitioner, leading innovation and demonstrating clinical expertise to a complex case load
- The post holder acts as a resource and advisor, providing expertise to the multi-disciplinary team.
- To provide individualised family orientated care utilising advanced clinical skills
- To support and facilitate the education and training of other members of the neo-natal team, including doctors and nurses at all levels.
About us
As a team, we are committed to recruiting staff who uphold our values and can deliver excellent care putting babies and their families at the heart of everything we do, with an emphasis on working in partnership with the families to provide the best possible experience and outcomes. We are excited at the prospect of supporting motivated individuals to help lead, develop and influence our growing services.
Come for an informal visit to see if you are ready for the exciting challenge and experience of working on a level 2 neonatal intensive care unit, we can show you around and fill you in on the exciting prospects that await you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Part 1/ 8 or 15 of the NMC register
- Recognised Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner course
- Evidence of education to Masters level
- Nurse prescribing and supplementary prescribing course
- Evidence of on-going, dynamic continuing professional development within the speciality
- Neonatal Life Support (NLS) Provider
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training
Desirable
- Neonatal life Support (NLS) Instructor
- Neonatal Retrieval course
- Level 3 Safeguarding training
- Leadership qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Expert knowledge of all aspects of the nursing care of critically ill newborn infants
- Detailed understanding of professional and current issues in neonatal nursing and healthcare
- Detailed understanding of health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- Relevant ANNP experience in a NICU
- Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses
Desirable
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Knowledge of equipment procurement processes and maintenance contracts
- Trust policies and protocols
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Part 1/ 8 or 15 of the NMC register
- Recognised Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner course
- Evidence of education to Masters level
- Nurse prescribing and supplementary prescribing course
- Evidence of on-going, dynamic continuing professional development within the speciality
- Neonatal Life Support (NLS) Provider
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training
Desirable
- Neonatal life Support (NLS) Instructor
- Neonatal Retrieval course
- Level 3 Safeguarding training
- Leadership qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Expert knowledge of all aspects of the nursing care of critically ill newborn infants
- Detailed understanding of professional and current issues in neonatal nursing and healthcare
- Detailed understanding of health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- Relevant ANNP experience in a NICU
- Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses
Desirable
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Knowledge of equipment procurement processes and maintenance contracts
- Trust policies and protocols
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).
