Job summary
The South West Neonatal ODN is a dedicated regional team supporting delivery of reginal neonatal services. The post holder will be a key part of the team and will undertake a variety of tasks to support the governance responsibilities of the Network. They will be expected to be proactive and to take initiative individually and as part of a team.
The post holder will work closely with the Lead Nurse for Governance & Quality and the Data Manager & Analyst on managing the evolving neonatal governance processes for the Region. The post holder will be required to undertake early analysis, making initial judgement and producing regular and ad hoc reports to inform a wide range of regional stakeholders of performance and governance positions.
The post holder will require excellent IT skills including proficient use of Excel and strong attention to detail. Experience of using the Neonatal IT system Badgernet is desirable, or a strong willingness to learn will be required. Dynamic communication skills are vital as the post holder will be communicating with key stakeholders from across the Region and country.
Main duties of the job
- Providing high quality, efficient governance reporting processes to weekly, monthly and quarterly timescales. This includes coordinating the Network's reporting of incidents and exceptions to the regional Care Pathway.
- Receiving and collating statements and associated information for the purposes of monitoring quality.
- Coordinating regular communication with service providers across the region, requiring discretion and dynamic communication skills such as negotiation, motivation and persuasion.
- Compiling and maintaining clinical governance spreadsheets and reports.
- Developing protocols and project plans for own work area, alongside the Data Manager and Lead Nurse for Governance.
- Preparing ad hoc and regular data reports for a range of audiences.
- Accurately unputting data, performing early data analysis and undertaking initial judgement.
- Producing reports for the Network's quarterly governance meetings, capturing and acting on outcomes from the meeting.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The South West Neonatal ODN is a dedicated regional team supporting delivery of neonatal services across the South West. We have a set of Team Working Values and Behaviours that we created together to help guide how we work with each other. We have team members across the region and so successful virtual working is a key priority for us. The ideal candidate will find the team's values resonate with them and commit to being an active member of the team.
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The South West Neonatal ODN is a dedicated regional team supporting delivery of neonatal services across the South West. We have a set of Team Working Values and Behaviours that we created together to help guide how we work with each other. We have team members across the region and so successful virtual working is a key priority for us. The ideal candidate will find the team's values resonate with them and commit to being an active member of the team.
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- -Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in senior administration
- -Evidence of personal and professional development
Desirable
- -Accreditation in IT skills
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- -Experience of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
- -Experience of working in a fast-paced administrative role
- -Experience of communicating professionally with a variety of people and organisations
- -Experience of using Badgernet, or demonstrable willingness to learn
- -Knowledge of the importance of patient confidentiality
Desirable
- -Experience in the healthcare sector
- -Experience compiling information on patient and quality activity
- -Experience of virtual working
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- -Strong, dynamic communication skills, particularly in writing
- -Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
- -Ability to maintain concentration with unpredictable changes
- -Highly organised
- -Able to prioritise and adjust workload
- -Ability to nurture key relationships and maintain networks of contacts
- -Strong attention to detail
Aptitudes
Essential
- Integrity
- Proactivity
- Independence
- 'Can do' attitude
- Flexibility
- Respect for team working
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- -Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in senior administration
- -Evidence of personal and professional development
Desirable
- -Accreditation in IT skills
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- -Experience of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
- -Experience of working in a fast-paced administrative role
- -Experience of communicating professionally with a variety of people and organisations
- -Experience of using Badgernet, or demonstrable willingness to learn
- -Knowledge of the importance of patient confidentiality
Desirable
- -Experience in the healthcare sector
- -Experience compiling information on patient and quality activity
- -Experience of virtual working
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- -Strong, dynamic communication skills, particularly in writing
- -Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
- -Ability to maintain concentration with unpredictable changes
- -Highly organised
- -Able to prioritise and adjust workload
- -Ability to nurture key relationships and maintain networks of contacts
- -Strong attention to detail
Aptitudes
Essential
- Integrity
- Proactivity
- Independence
- 'Can do' attitude
- Flexibility
- Respect for team working
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).
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Myrtle Road Offices, St Michael's Hospital
Southwell St.
Bristol
BS2 8EG
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
