Job summary
We are a Level 2 unit with 18 cots; 3 Intensive Care, 8 High Dependency and 7 Special care cots, and are part of the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Neonatal Network. We are proud to be Platinum Bliss accredited and BFI stage 2.
We are looking for a dynamic Band 6 neonatal nurse qualified in speciality. A minimum of 6 months experience post qualification is required.
Main duties of the job
Are you enthusiastic, highly motivated and looking to join a friendly team? As an experienced nurse, you will be responsible for the delivery of high quality, evidence-based care to babies and their families.
Your role will involve working clinically, taking charge of the Neonatal Unit for your shift and liaising with the multi-disciplinary team. We will provide you with opportunities to develop your clinical and managerial skills, as well as supporting you in continuing professional development.
About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please emailmtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.netif this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please emailmtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.netif this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN/RSCN
- QIS
- Evidence of relevant post-registration professional development.
- Resuscitation Council Neonatal life support
- Practice assessor
Desirable
- Obtained or working towards 1st level degree.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Post neonatal intensive care course minimum 6 months
- Knowledge current evidence-based practice
- Knowledge changes in NHS services
- Knowledge & Understanding clinical governance
- Understanding of multi-cultural population
- Knowledge of current issues relating to nursing/neonatal nursing
- Understanding of equal opportunities
- Understanding of patient confidentiality
Desirable
- 2 years Experience working on a Neonatal Unit
- Budget management
Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and deliver a high standard of research based, neonatal clinical nursing care
- Ability to support and manage a case-load of patients including assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation
- Provide health promotion and education to patients and carers
- Excellent inter-personal and counselling skills
- Ability to liaise effectively with members of the Primary Health Care team and other agencies
- Ability to act as a role model and leader to others and to motivate a team
- Computer skills
- Experience of the IPR/appraisal process
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN/RSCN
- QIS
- Evidence of relevant post-registration professional development.
- Resuscitation Council Neonatal life support
- Practice assessor
Desirable
- Obtained or working towards 1st level degree.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Post neonatal intensive care course minimum 6 months
- Knowledge current evidence-based practice
- Knowledge changes in NHS services
- Knowledge & Understanding clinical governance
- Understanding of multi-cultural population
- Knowledge of current issues relating to nursing/neonatal nursing
- Understanding of equal opportunities
- Understanding of patient confidentiality
Desirable
- 2 years Experience working on a Neonatal Unit
- Budget management
Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and deliver a high standard of research based, neonatal clinical nursing care
- Ability to support and manage a case-load of patients including assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation
- Provide health promotion and education to patients and carers
- Excellent inter-personal and counselling skills
- Ability to liaise effectively with members of the Primary Health Care team and other agencies
- Ability to act as a role model and leader to others and to motivate a team
- Computer skills
- Experience of the IPR/appraisal process
Desirable
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).
