Job summary
Are you a passionate and dedicated 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!
Due to internal promotion, we are looking for forward thinking professionally registered nurses with a qualification in Neonatal Intensive Care specialism (405) to join our dedicated team. We are seeking nurses who have the appropriate knowledge, skills, and flexibility that will enable them to work across all areas of the Neonatal unit.
Main duties of the job
The post holder:
- Should have excellent clinical knowledge and skills and a commitment to delivering high quality, family-centred care
- Will be reliable and flexible
- Will have excellent communication skills
- Should be confident in their approach, show initiative, have excellent leadership skills and be organised
- Has the ability to motivate themselves and others and be personally and professionally mature
- Will contribute and commit to promoting a positive team based attitude
- Will be committed to on-going learning and development and be willing and open to embracing positive change and transformation
The post requires experience, knowledge and skills of working in a neonatal unit at senior level. The successful candidate will lead/coordinate shifts, be able to work well independently and within the team and support junior staff as well as pre-registration student nurses
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti-racism in all that we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the Ward/Department Manager in creating and maintaining an environment in which members of the ward/department team can contribute to the maximum of their ability in providing a high standard of care, staff welfare and staff training. Designated to take charge of the ward/department regularly, in the absence of the team leader/ ward manager. The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, and for the development and implementation of programmes of care without supervision.
The Neonatal unit at Warrington and Halton NHS foundation trust has 14 cots, 2 intensive, 3 high dependency and 8 special care cots located in 2 rooms. Our service to include transitional care cots based on the post natal ward to reduce term admissions and separation of mothers and babies.
We are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Network. We accept referrals from all networks as our location close to the M6, M56, M62 makes us ideally situated for this.
We work closely alongside the Maternity and Paediatric teams.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the Ward/Department Manager in creating and maintaining an environment in which members of the ward/department team can contribute to the maximum of their ability in providing a high standard of care, staff welfare and staff training. Designated to take charge of the ward/department regularly, in the absence of the team leader/ ward manager. The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, and for the development and implementation of programmes of care without supervision.
The Neonatal unit at Warrington and Halton NHS foundation trust has 14 cots, 2 intensive, 3 high dependency and 8 special care cots located in 2 rooms. Our service to include transitional care cots based on the post natal ward to reduce term admissions and separation of mothers and babies.
We are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Network. We accept referrals from all networks as our location close to the M6, M56, M62 makes us ideally situated for this.
We work closely alongside the Maternity and Paediatric teams.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN, RSCN or RN (Adult or Child)
- Degree or working towards
- Post-registration qualification in neonatal specialist area (ENB 405 or equivalent)
- Teaching and assessing or mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Examination of the newborn
- ENNP
Experience
Essential
- Two years clinical experience in speciality
Desirable
- Experience at a level 3 unit
- Management experience
skills, knowledge and competencies
Essential
- Participated in service development and implementation of change.
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings.
- Basic knowledge of financial management in a clinical setting
- Ability to communicate unpleasant/sensitive information
- Basic IT skills
- Manage own workload, coordinate others.
- Able to supervise, support and coach junior staff
- Participation in staff management
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues
- Assertive. Ability to develop interpersonal relationships with colleagues.
Desirable
- contribution to Network Special interest group.
- Transitional care experience
specific role requirements
Essential
- Intensive care of the newborn or equivalent
- Good attendance record
- Ability to perform a full range of duties
other
Essential
- Understanding of FiCare
- Understanding of unicef baby friendly initiatives
Desirable
- Experience of any areas of neonatal accreditation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN, RSCN or RN (Adult or Child)
- Degree or working towards
- Post-registration qualification in neonatal specialist area (ENB 405 or equivalent)
- Teaching and assessing or mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Examination of the newborn
- ENNP
Experience
Essential
- Two years clinical experience in speciality
Desirable
- Experience at a level 3 unit
- Management experience
skills, knowledge and competencies
Essential
- Participated in service development and implementation of change.
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings.
- Basic knowledge of financial management in a clinical setting
- Ability to communicate unpleasant/sensitive information
- Basic IT skills
- Manage own workload, coordinate others.
- Able to supervise, support and coach junior staff
- Participation in staff management
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues
- Assertive. Ability to develop interpersonal relationships with colleagues.
Desirable
- contribution to Network Special interest group.
- Transitional care experience
specific role requirements
Essential
- Intensive care of the newborn or equivalent
- Good attendance record
- Ability to perform a full range of duties
other
Essential
- Understanding of FiCare
- Understanding of unicef baby friendly initiatives
Desirable
- Experience of any areas of neonatal accreditation
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrnington
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
