Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the neonatal team based at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester for a fixed 1 year contract covering maternity leave.
We are a Level 1 neonatal unit with 12 cots, providing care for babies at 32 weeks gestation and above. Out unit includes 2 High Dependency and 10 special care cots. We are dedicated to Family Integrated Care, supporting families to care for their babies in preparation for discharge
You will be expected to work alongside the nursing team to provide excellent care to our families.
You should be a qualified or near to qualifying nurse associate who is keen to work with families and neonates.
We will offer ongoing training and support for professional development from our Clinical Educator. Opportunity to spend some time with our Community Neonatal Outreach Nurse working across our sites.
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can't be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.
Main duties of the job
Summary of details include:
- Effective communication
- Work within your NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Participate in discussions working with multidisciplinary teams
- Follow Health and Safety targets and Infection Prevention procedures
- Maintain awareness of evidence base and best practice in nursing care
- Provide best clinical care
- Accurate and clear documentation
- To continue with continuous learning and development.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the leadership and direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) working within all aspects of the nursing process, providing high quality holistic and person-centred careto individuals.
- Support the registered nurse in the assessment, planning and evaluation of care with focus on promoting health and independence.
- Carry out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the leadership and direction of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting.
- Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values.
- Be an accountable professional.
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
- Have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
Please see our detailed job description for the main duties and responsibilities.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the leadership and direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) working within all aspects of the nursing process, providing high quality holistic and person-centred careto individuals.
- Support the registered nurse in the assessment, planning and evaluation of care with focus on promoting health and independence.
- Carry out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the leadership and direction of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting.
- Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values.
- Be an accountable professional.
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
- Have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
Please see our detailed job description for the main duties and responsibilities.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Desirable
- Completed Care certificate
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to access computerised data
Desirable
- Care planning skills
- Previous experience of working in an inpatient environment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work under own initiative
Desirable
- Previous experience working with babies or children
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
- Qualified Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Desirable
- Completed Care certificate
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to access computerised data
Desirable
- Care planning skills
- Previous experience of working in an inpatient environment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work under own initiative
Desirable
- Previous experience working with babies or children
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).
