Job summary
We are looking for motivated neonatal staff to join our neonatal team in Brighton. If you are currently working as a Band 6 and are looking for a new challenge or are a Band 5 nurse qualified in speciality looking for career progression, this could be the job for you.
The right candidate must be qualified in speciality ( Neonatal Pathway or ENB 405) with good leadership and communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
With opportunities to join the neonatal transport team, and a variety of special interest groups.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to provide a high standard of care to the neonate and their family in the intensive, high dependency and special care setting.
The post holder will take charge, lead and motivate the nursing team within the special care, high dependency and intensive care nurseries, as necessary, deploying staff according to their ability and experience using the resources available.
The post holder will work with the multidisciplinary team in the assessment planning and delivery of an appropriate plan of care for the neonate.
The post holder will require effective communication skills and an ability to ensure effective core team working.
The post holder will be required to participate in their continuing professional development and other development activities, including mentorship and contribute to the professional development of colleagues.
The post holder will work across sites to cover the neonatal service, as required.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrate full responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating neonatal care consistent with evidence based practice for babies and their families.
- Discuss options and support parents in making informed choice in their plan of care e.g. feeding methods, audiology checks, blood transfusion, and newborn screening programme
- Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of such care, making necessary modifications of any care pathway and give professional advice and support, as required
- Act as the babys and parents advocate and empower them to participate in their babys care and well being
- Respect the need for privacy and dignity of the neonate and their family, such as religious and spiritual needs
- Be competent in intravenous drug administration and supervise junior staff learning this skill
- Act as a role model for excellent practice through effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
- Be skilled in effective time management within the team environment
- Be an expert at and supervise staff in the appropriate use of advanced technological equipment. e.g. ventilators and blood gas monitoring equipment
- Act as team/shift leader, as necessary
- Support junior staff in the use of appropriate individualised discharge care planning, to involve parents/carers and the multidisciplinary team in the promotion of health through parent education to include back to sleep positioning, smoking cessation and immunisation programmes
- Promote the importance of the modification of the environment, taking into account the individual developmental needs of the babies, e.g. positioning and minimal handling of very low birth weight babies
- Work in partnership with associated health professionals including health visitors, speech therapists, radiographers and pharmacists
- Demonstrate the ability to make clinical judgments about the suitability of babies for transfer to another dependency to facilitate the smooth running of the unit
- Demonstrate skilled interpretation of clinical results/investigations e.g. blood gases and antibiotic levels and take appropriate action
- Demonstrate responsibility for the implementation of the correct referral process to other health care practitioners e.g. physiotherapist, when needs and risks are beyond ones scope of practice or require specialist input
- Plan, deliver and evaluate nursing interventions and/or treatments for neonates within the special care, high dependency and intensive care environment, according to evidence based guidelines and care pathways/plans, involving other agencies as appropriate
- Interpret and modify interventions/treatments as necessary, providing appropriate feedback to the multidisciplinary team
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrate full responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating neonatal care consistent with evidence based practice for babies and their families.
- Discuss options and support parents in making informed choice in their plan of care e.g. feeding methods, audiology checks, blood transfusion, and newborn screening programme
- Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of such care, making necessary modifications of any care pathway and give professional advice and support, as required
- Act as the babys and parents advocate and empower them to participate in their babys care and well being
- Respect the need for privacy and dignity of the neonate and their family, such as religious and spiritual needs
- Be competent in intravenous drug administration and supervise junior staff learning this skill
- Act as a role model for excellent practice through effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
- Be skilled in effective time management within the team environment
- Be an expert at and supervise staff in the appropriate use of advanced technological equipment. e.g. ventilators and blood gas monitoring equipment
- Act as team/shift leader, as necessary
- Support junior staff in the use of appropriate individualised discharge care planning, to involve parents/carers and the multidisciplinary team in the promotion of health through parent education to include back to sleep positioning, smoking cessation and immunisation programmes
- Promote the importance of the modification of the environment, taking into account the individual developmental needs of the babies, e.g. positioning and minimal handling of very low birth weight babies
- Work in partnership with associated health professionals including health visitors, speech therapists, radiographers and pharmacists
- Demonstrate the ability to make clinical judgments about the suitability of babies for transfer to another dependency to facilitate the smooth running of the unit
- Demonstrate skilled interpretation of clinical results/investigations e.g. blood gases and antibiotic levels and take appropriate action
- Demonstrate responsibility for the implementation of the correct referral process to other health care practitioners e.g. physiotherapist, when needs and risks are beyond ones scope of practice or require specialist input
- Plan, deliver and evaluate nursing interventions and/or treatments for neonates within the special care, high dependency and intensive care environment, according to evidence based guidelines and care pathways/plans, involving other agencies as appropriate
- Interpret and modify interventions/treatments as necessary, providing appropriate feedback to the multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Midwife
- Neonatal Pathway Holder
- NLS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Substantial months post QIS
- Proven skills and knowledge in clinical practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of high frequency oscillation and Nitric Oxide Therapy
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates leadership skills
- Ability to mentor others
- Ability to work under own initiative
Desirable
- Ability to work under pressure
Communication
Essential
- Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of Family Integrated Care.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Midwife
- Neonatal Pathway Holder
- NLS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Substantial months post QIS
- Proven skills and knowledge in clinical practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of high frequency oscillation and Nitric Oxide Therapy
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates leadership skills
- Ability to mentor others
- Ability to work under own initiative
Desirable
- Ability to work under pressure
Communication
Essential
- Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of Family Integrated Care.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
