Job summary
Exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Sister to join the Neonatal Unit at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised holistic care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team on the Neonatal Unit.
To have a specialist interest in infant feeding and lead and support the BFI team on the neonatal unit. The BFI link role will be for a fixed term of 18 months- 2 years at which point this will be reviewed.
Main duties of the job
Ability to demonstrate up to date knowledge of neonatal policies, procedures and working practices.
Provide care to infants requiring admission to the neonatal unit.
Demonstrate professional post-registration development and leadership in order to effectively manage a ward team. The role will involve working closely with the infant feeding team to maintain Baby Friendly accreditation (BFI).
Work collaboratively with other neonatal units and the Yorkshire and Humber Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (ODN).
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful, you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful, you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- RN Child or RN adult with NMC registration
- Qualified in Speciality (QIS) Course
- Minimum of 6 months experience post QIS
- Up to date NLS qualification
- Completion of Mentor/PEAP qualification
Desirable
- Unicef BFI train the trainer
- Embedding neonatal standards
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience working within the neonatal setting.
- Demonstrate professional post-registration development in order to effectively manage a ward team.
- Experience of operational management and leadership.
- Evidence of up to date clinical expertise.
- Sound knowledge of the UNICEF neonatal standards and their implementation within the neonatal unit.
Desirable
- Awareness of audit and research
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- RN Child or RN adult with NMC registration
- Qualified in Speciality (QIS) Course
- Minimum of 6 months experience post QIS
- Up to date NLS qualification
- Completion of Mentor/PEAP qualification
Desirable
- Unicef BFI train the trainer
- Embedding neonatal standards
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience working within the neonatal setting.
- Demonstrate professional post-registration development in order to effectively manage a ward team.
- Experience of operational management and leadership.
- Evidence of up to date clinical expertise.
- Sound knowledge of the UNICEF neonatal standards and their implementation within the neonatal unit.
Desirable
- Awareness of audit and research
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).
