Job summary
Various Hours Part time/Full Time will be considered
We strongly recommend informal visits to the unit.
Are you a dedicated and passionate qualified in speciality neonatal nurse? Are you looking for a challenging career move where you can make a difference? Then you might want to consider joining our exceptional team here at University Hospitals Leicester, where we provide 42 cots for sick premature (22 weeks gestation plus) and term new-born infants who require both surgical and medical intervention.
Main duties of the job
We also care for infants requiring cardiac intervention pre and post-surgery. We are proud to host and run the neonatal homecare community service for the South Hub of East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network covering Leicester, Northampton and Kettering and we are privileged to host CenTre Neonatal Transport service.
The Leicester Neonatal service, with a bespoke research team, is at the forefront of Neonatal care. Due to providing the full range of neonatal care, your development and career options within our service are endless. We are dedicated to nurturing our team to develop and fulfil their potential as skilled neonatal nurses in the area that interests them most.
We are beginning our journey to expand by an additional 6 intensive care cots, which is the first stage in our reconfiguration plan. The ultimate plan will see a flagship maternity and neonatal hospital built within our current grounds at the Leicester Royal Infirmary providing care to 70 neonatal infants, including 2 unit-based neonatal ECMO cots. We require an enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic and highly skilled neonatal nurse to be part of our welcoming and friendly senior team.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for all essential and desirable criteria required for the role.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership and supervision of staff through effective clinical leadership and management. Deputising for the Sister/Charge Nurse in coordinating the unit in their absence. Coordinate designated clinical area, allocating workload and staff appropriately. Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based nursing care to neonatal patients and their families Actively promote and contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families, Act as a professional and competent role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placements and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff members.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for all essential and desirable criteria required for the role.
As an organisation we support our colleagues with flexible working and want to support your work life balance.
We are keen to talk to you to discuss how we can work in partnership to deliver an excellent service to our patient and support you with working patterns to achieve a great work life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership and supervision of staff through effective clinical leadership and management. Deputising for the Sister/Charge Nurse in coordinating the unit in their absence. Coordinate designated clinical area, allocating workload and staff appropriately. Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based nursing care to neonatal patients and their families Actively promote and contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families, Act as a professional and competent role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placements and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff members.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for all essential and desirable criteria required for the role.
As an organisation we support our colleagues with flexible working and want to support your work life balance.
We are keen to talk to you to discuss how we can work in partnership to deliver an excellent service to our patient and support you with working patterns to achieve a great work life balance.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised Post Registration qualification in Neonatal Nursing or equivalent
- Current NLS Provider
Desirable
- Clinical leadership training 2nd Registerable qualification. Educated to degree level Clinical Leadership Course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 months post neonatal qualification experience in Neonatal Intensive care Nursing Evidence of achievement of Neonatal Intensive Care competencies.
- Clinical teaching and assessment of learners and students. Mentorship and Preceptorship
Desirable
- Team Management Awareness of professional nursing agendas Awareness of clinical supervision Involvement in clinical guidelines
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Good standard of spoken and written English
- Listening and Communication
- Demonstrates leadership qualities
- Able to prioritise own and others
- workloads Conscientious
- Demonstrates assertiveness Diplomacy
Desirable
- Supervisory skills
- Counselling skills/experience
- Delegation of skills
- Management own stress
- Able to recognise stress levels in others
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to work independently and within a team
- Excellent time keeping
- Team worker
- Adaptable and flexible with working hours and conditions
Desirable
- Ability to utilise resources Efficiently
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Effective decision making and Problem solving
- Demonstrates a good understanding of Clinical governance
- Self-reflective
- Effective decision making and problem solving
Desirable
- Audit/ research experience
Skills
Essential
- Assertive and confident
- Personal and professional maturity
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and motivation
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised Post Registration qualification in Neonatal Nursing or equivalent
- Current NLS Provider
Desirable
- Clinical leadership training 2nd Registerable qualification. Educated to degree level Clinical Leadership Course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 months post neonatal qualification experience in Neonatal Intensive care Nursing Evidence of achievement of Neonatal Intensive Care competencies.
- Clinical teaching and assessment of learners and students. Mentorship and Preceptorship
Desirable
- Team Management Awareness of professional nursing agendas Awareness of clinical supervision Involvement in clinical guidelines
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Good standard of spoken and written English
- Listening and Communication
- Demonstrates leadership qualities
- Able to prioritise own and others
- workloads Conscientious
- Demonstrates assertiveness Diplomacy
Desirable
- Supervisory skills
- Counselling skills/experience
- Delegation of skills
- Management own stress
- Able to recognise stress levels in others
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to work independently and within a team
- Excellent time keeping
- Team worker
- Adaptable and flexible with working hours and conditions
Desirable
- Ability to utilise resources Efficiently
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Effective decision making and Problem solving
- Demonstrates a good understanding of Clinical governance
- Self-reflective
- Effective decision making and problem solving
Desirable
- Audit/ research experience
Skills
Essential
- Assertive and confident
- Personal and professional maturity
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and motivation
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
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).
