Job summary
Are you a skilled, enthusiastic neonatal nurse with a passion to make a difference? Are you looking to work within a team of like-minded individuals who believe that babies and families are at the center of everything that we do? Do you want to work for a trust that prioritises the care of neonatal patients and their families?
If this is you then why not join our forward thinking Neonatal Service Department.
Main duties of the job
The Service consists of a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at The William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Kent. This unit provides care for babies and families from the local East Kent community but also contributes to cots for the Emergency Bed Bureau. We have 7 Intensive Care cots, 4 High Dependency cots and 14 Special Care Cots. We care for babies of all gestations. Our other unit at The Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate has 12 Special Care and 2 High Dependency cots and cares for babies above 32 weeks gestation. This post would give the successful candidate the fantastic opportunity to work across both sites calling upon management, leadership and expert clinical nursing skills. East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust has made great investment in neonatal nurse staffing and we are now nearing the end of a three year recruitment plan to enable us to achieve BAPM standards of 1:1 ratios for Intensive Care 1:2 for High Dependency and 1:4 for Special Care and ratios of Qualified in Specialty nurses. This has resulted in additional posts being available on both sites. This is an exciting time to join our Trust and influence the way neonatal services are provided to the population of East Kent.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of consolidation post Neonatal Course (ENB 405 or equivalent)
- Recent experience in an acute Trust
Desirable
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
- surgical/cardiac experience
Skills
Essential
- Good written and spoken English
- Ability to be an effective team member
- Proven competence in clinical skills
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Understanding of own development and training needs
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding
- evidence of showing initiative
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
- experience of managing change
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Subpart 1 Adult or Children's Nurse, midwife on the NMC Register
- Neonatal Qualification (ENB 405 or equivalent)
Desirable
- NeoSAVE/stabilisation/SIM training
- Qualification in practice learning and assessment
- Neonatal Life Support Course
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of consolidation post Neonatal Course (ENB 405 or equivalent)
- Recent experience in an acute Trust
Desirable
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
- surgical/cardiac experience
Skills
Essential
- Good written and spoken English
- Ability to be an effective team member
- Proven competence in clinical skills
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Understanding of own development and training needs
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding
- evidence of showing initiative
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
- experience of managing change
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Subpart 1 Adult or Children's Nurse, midwife on the NMC Register
- Neonatal Qualification (ENB 405 or equivalent)
Desirable
- NeoSAVE/stabilisation/SIM training
- Qualification in practice learning and assessment
- Neonatal Life Support Course
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).
