Job summary
An exciting job opportunity has become available on the neonatal
unit at Warrington Hospital. We are seeking a highly motivated senior neonatal
nurse to join our compassionate family focused neonatal team.
We are inviting nurses who are qualified in speciality and
possess or be working towards a professional or management degree. You will
have substantial experience including experience at band 6. This is your
opportunity to influence the experience of infants and families by contributing
to the leadership of a strong dedicated workforce, role modelling positive
behaviours, supporting the team to deliver the highest standards of safe and
effective care. This post is key within the nursing structure.
Experience of excellence in all parts of clinical care and shift
coordination are required. There is an expectation that all team leaders have a
quality role in addition to their clinical responsibilities.
Interview Date 06/12/2022
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide support to members of the neonatal
team and carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the
development, implementation, and evaluation of programme of care and setting
standards.
With the new role comes the opportunity to bring your skills and
experience to a well-established department, supporting the Unit Manager to
develop the LNU for the future.
There are also opportunities to extend your skills and knowledge,
and this will be integral to your development within the team as well as an
expectation for you to deputise for the unit manager.
This post requires a
positive approach towards change and the ability to engage, support and
motivate others.
If you have exceptional communication skills, are dynamic, enthusiastic with an
inspirational, forward thinking approach then we welcome your application.
About us
The neonatal unit at Warrington and
Halton NHS foundation trust has 18 cots, 3 ITU, 3 HDU and 12 special care cots
located in 2 rooms. We have recently expanded 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.
As
a team we are committed to recruiting staff who uphold our values and deliver
excellent care, therefore there are opportunities for you to undertake a
quality role in an area of interest and participate in network specialist
interest groups, which will both enhance your own professional development and
improve care for babies and families.
We
actively promote family integrated care and have an
excellent infant feeding and safeguarding team and look forward to developing
our services further by working towards accreditation in the relevant areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
function as a senior clinical practitioner on the Neonatal Unit using expert
knowledge and skills to achieve the optimum outcome for the neonate and family
in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
To be
responsible for co-ordinating, supervising and supporting neonatal staff in the
clinical areas in the delivery of individualised care to the neonate in
partnership with the family.
To be
responsible for supervising and mentoring of members of the team.
To be
responsible for providing professional leadership within the team.
To be
responsible for co-ordinating and managing the shift.
To be designated to take charge of the ward/department
regularly,
in the absence of the Neonatal Unit Manager.
To be responsible for supervising and managing a named
group of staff within the establishment.
Please see attached job description for full details of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
function as a senior clinical practitioner on the Neonatal Unit using expert
knowledge and skills to achieve the optimum outcome for the neonate and family
in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
To be
responsible for co-ordinating, supervising and supporting neonatal staff in the
clinical areas in the delivery of individualised care to the neonate in
partnership with the family.
To be
responsible for supervising and mentoring of members of the team.
To be
responsible for providing professional leadership within the team.
To be
responsible for co-ordinating and managing the shift.
To be designated to take charge of the ward/department
regularly,
in the absence of the Neonatal Unit Manager.
To be responsible for supervising and managing a named
group of staff within the establishment.
Please see attached job description for full details of the post.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant neonatal experience.
- Experience at Band 6 level.
- Competent to deliver care in all areas.
- Evidence of Leadership Experience within a Neonatal Unit.
- Evidence of service development experience.
PHYSICAL SKILLS
Essential
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Enthusiastic, motivated and committed to neonatal nursing.
- Calm and approachable.
- Reliable.
- Flexible and responsive to change.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN, RSCN or RN (Adult or Child).
- Clinical Professional Qualification Degree level or equivalent.
- Post-registration qualification in specialist area (ENB 405 or equivalent).
- Teaching and assessing or mentorship qualification.
- Leadership qualification.
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing academic studies.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- IT literate.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to plan & prioritise the workload of the clinical team.
- Demonstrates commitment to team working and the development of others.
- Research awareness.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Evidence /willingness to advance clinical practice and promote change.
Desirable
- Member of Neonatal Focus group.
MENTAL EFFORT
Essential
- Willing to be flexible in service delivery.
- Be able to manage own workload.
- Decision making skills.
- Negotiation skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential
- Must be able to work flexibly in accordance with service needs.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant neonatal experience.
- Experience at Band 6 level.
- Competent to deliver care in all areas.
- Evidence of Leadership Experience within a Neonatal Unit.
- Evidence of service development experience.
PHYSICAL SKILLS
Essential
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Enthusiastic, motivated and committed to neonatal nursing.
- Calm and approachable.
- Reliable.
- Flexible and responsive to change.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN, RSCN or RN (Adult or Child).
- Clinical Professional Qualification Degree level or equivalent.
- Post-registration qualification in specialist area (ENB 405 or equivalent).
- Teaching and assessing or mentorship qualification.
- Leadership qualification.
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing academic studies.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- IT literate.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to plan & prioritise the workload of the clinical team.
- Demonstrates commitment to team working and the development of others.
- Research awareness.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Evidence /willingness to advance clinical practice and promote change.
Desirable
- Member of Neonatal Focus group.
MENTAL EFFORT
Essential
- Willing to be flexible in service delivery.
- Be able to manage own workload.
- Decision making skills.
- Negotiation skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential
- Must be able to work flexibly in accordance with service needs.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
