Job summary
An exciting opportunity has opened for an Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, at St Michael' s Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), in Bristol. This is a level 3 unit with 31 cots providing care for babies, not only requiring the full spectrum of neonatal medical care, but also those requiring specialist referral for neonatal surgery, cardiology and neurology, for example. Because of this we work very closely with various teams, at the nearby, Bristol Children's Hospital (BCH). Also, due to the different hospital sites, there will be opportunities to maintain, or develop, neonatal transport skills, as there can be several transports a day between the two hospitals, many of which are led by an ANNP.
The post holder would work on the Tier 1 rota, at present, mainly in ITU, which has 15 cots, on a shift pattern that includes weekends and nights. The role is 80% clinical with the remaining 20% dedicated to other activities, which meet service needs, within the four pillars e.g. education, leadership and management, audit and research.
Currently ANNP's are involved in activities such as, Simulation Training, the medical induction programme, teaching on the QIS course, updating and developing unit guidelines, clinical governance, and data collection for PeriPrem and ATAIN.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic new colleague to join our team. Applicants should be qualified ANNP 's, including non medical prescribing, with proven clinical skills, a sound knowledge base and demonstrable leadership skills. Out of the 31 cots, 15 are ITU, 8 high dependency, 8 special care, with a, midwifery led, transitional care ward located next to the post-natal wards. Following an initial period of being supernumerary, the main responsibilities would include carrying the emergency bleep, attending high-risk deliveries, and being capable of providing the first line of support. You would be expected to be able to work autonomously, within agreed protocols and guidelines, to plan, implement and monitor individualised, evidenced based care.
For this role you would be expected to have excellent communication skills and be able to collaborate with all members of the multidisciplinary team, locally, across University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW) and beyond.
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
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Recent significant experience as an ANNP
- Ability to support others
- Familiar with current local and national issues
- Evidence of teaching experience
- Evidence of clinical expertise in neonatal care
- Evidence of leadership skills and knowledge
- Conscientious, committed and reliable
Aptitudes
Essential
- Resilient
- Ability to deal sensitively with emotive issues/situations
- Demonstrates personal insight and awareness
- Dynamic
- Flexible
- Enthusiastic & Motivated
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Basic computer skills
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Good problem-solving ability & skills
- Evidence of ability to use initiative, lead a team and manage change
- Ability to manage when under both individual and/or work pressure
- Good interpersonal communication and time management skills
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own and work of others
- Assertive and proactive
- Possess a high level of skill and competency in relevant area of practice
- Research and audit experience
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse BSc RGN/ RSCN/ RN/ or Child Branch
- Neonatal Critical Care Course or equivalent (QiS)
- Advanced Clinical Practice (Neonatal) - Masters level
- Current registration with NMC
- Current registration with NMC as a Non- Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- MSc in Advanced Practice
- Mentoring and Assessing or Teaching qualification
- NLS instructor
- ARNI provider
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Recent significant experience as an ANNP
- Ability to support others
- Familiar with current local and national issues
- Evidence of teaching experience
- Evidence of clinical expertise in neonatal care
- Evidence of leadership skills and knowledge
- Conscientious, committed and reliable
Aptitudes
Essential
- Resilient
- Ability to deal sensitively with emotive issues/situations
- Demonstrates personal insight and awareness
- Dynamic
- Flexible
- Enthusiastic & Motivated
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Basic computer skills
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Good problem-solving ability & skills
- Evidence of ability to use initiative, lead a team and manage change
- Ability to manage when under both individual and/or work pressure
- Good interpersonal communication and time management skills
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own and work of others
- Assertive and proactive
- Possess a high level of skill and competency in relevant area of practice
- Research and audit experience
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse BSc RGN/ RSCN/ RN/ or Child Branch
- Neonatal Critical Care Course or equivalent (QiS)
- Advanced Clinical Practice (Neonatal) - Masters level
- Current registration with NMC
- Current registration with NMC as a Non- Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- MSc in Advanced Practice
- Mentoring and Assessing or Teaching qualification
- NLS instructor
- ARNI provider
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
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
St Michael's Hospital - NICU
Southwell Street
Bristol
BS2 8EG
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
