Job summary
Surgery Women's and Children's - Neonatal Unit
Neonatal Community Outreach Sister/Charge Nurse - Band 6
Permanent 37.5 hours pw
We are looking for a registered nurse to work within the Neonatal Community Outreach Team (NCOT) across the Local Maternity New-born System (LMNS). Do you have a passion to deliver the highest standard of clinical care and evidence-based practice for infants within the scope of neonatal outreach. Are you a proven change agent and a role model whodemonstrates a visionary and innovative approach to work within our 7 day service. If so, please get in touch.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this post.
Main duties of the job
Some of the main duties include:
1.To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for babies and their families, ensuring effective liaison with other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
2. To ensure standards of record keeping meet the requirements of the NMC.
3. To work as a senior member of the Neonatal Team, providing support and leadership to all staff as appropriate.
4. To be responsible for the delivery of high quality care which is effective and responsive to the individual needs of the baby and family.
5. To promote and maintain effective communication both within and outside the Trust to ensure care is co-ordinated between the agencies involved.
6. To ensure that all practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, taking action when the required standard is not met.
7. To act as a role model upholding Trust policies and Network guidelines to ensure safe, evidence based practice.
8. Participate in establishing Network standards of care by which overall performance can be measured and evaluated.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- RN/SCN/RNC/RM
- Teaching and Assessing course or equivalent
- Completion of Neonatal Intensive Care course (QIS)
- NMC Registered
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Current Neonatal experience
- Effective leadership, analytical skills and clinical decision making
- Effective people management skills
- Adheres to Code of Conduct and professional standards
Desirable
- Current or previous community experience
- Neonatal screening
- Participation in change management and audit
Motivation for role
Essential
- Demonstrate self motivation
- Able to travel efficiently to meet the needs of the service.
- Able to attend Network meetings as appropriate
- Up to date with EBP and professional issues
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service including weekends/BHs.
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Good working relationships
- Work independently, in a team and wider MDT
- Effective communication skills (written, verbal & IT)
- Able to demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- RN/SCN/RNC/RM
- Teaching and Assessing course or equivalent
- Completion of Neonatal Intensive Care course (QIS)
- NMC Registered
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Current Neonatal experience
- Effective leadership, analytical skills and clinical decision making
- Effective people management skills
- Adheres to Code of Conduct and professional standards
Desirable
- Current or previous community experience
- Neonatal screening
- Participation in change management and audit
Motivation for role
Essential
- Demonstrate self motivation
- Able to travel efficiently to meet the needs of the service.
- Able to attend Network meetings as appropriate
- Up to date with EBP and professional issues
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service including weekends/BHs.
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Good working relationships
- Work independently, in a team and wider MDT
- Effective communication skills (written, verbal & IT)
- Able to demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued
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).
