Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated,
passionate, enthusiastic and caring neonatal nurse to become part of the County
Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
CDDFT provides care for babies and their families, at both the
University Hospital of North Durham and Darlington Memorial Hospital, in
dedicated neonatal units that work closely with the Midwifery and Paediatric
departments. With 12 cots at UHND and 8 cots at DMH, we provide care for babies
and their families from 30 weeks gestation, but also provide stabilisation for
critically ill babies prior to retrieval by the regional transport team. There
is a well-developed transitional care, care provided by the neonatal nursing
team which enables babies and their mothers to stay together when requiring
additional support.
The successful candidate will join a team of dedicated
nurses to work on the Neonatal unit and Neonatal Transitional care, to deliver
high quality care to babies and families.
You should possess an RN Child, RN or RSCN qualification and hold a
current NMC registration.
Please note: The vacancy is for the University
Hospital of North Durham and Darlington Memorial Hospital. Full and Part time opportunities available.
Main duties of the job
We
are delighted to advertise the Neonatal Staff Nurse post within County Durham
and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for
registered nurses to join our team of experienced neonatal nurses. The post
holder will form part of the neonatal team and care for Special care babies,
Neonatal transitional care and support the care of high dependency babies. They
will plan the care of the babies, promoting family integrated care and be able
to provide a supportive environment for the families within the Neonatal and
Neonatal Transitional care service. The appointed nurse will receive a period
of supernumerary status to ensure supported within the service and training and
education will be provided to develop neonatal skills and experience in
emergency stabilisation of the new-born.
About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY
Working as a neonatal nurse caring for the neonates on the
unit and the Neonatal Transitional care service and their families. As a
neonatal nurse you would be expected to plan the care of the neonate and
deliver all aspects of care. To be trained in speciality and able to provide
nasogastric tube feeding, able to perform neonatal procedures. The ability to
care for high dependence, intensive care and special care babies. Communication
is a vital part of neonatal care, to ensure the family are involved in all
aspects of care and that the nurse can teach the parent s to enable them to
actively involved in their babies care.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and able
support the medical team in their role. The neonatal nurse is able to work in
each neonatal unit, ensuring awareness of all emergency equipment for the
department
The neonatal nurse will have a teaching role, to
junior members of the team and also to the junior medical staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY
Working as a neonatal nurse caring for the neonates on the
unit and the Neonatal Transitional care service and their families. As a
neonatal nurse you would be expected to plan the care of the neonate and
deliver all aspects of care. To be trained in speciality and able to provide
nasogastric tube feeding, able to perform neonatal procedures. The ability to
care for high dependence, intensive care and special care babies. Communication
is a vital part of neonatal care, to ensure the family are involved in all
aspects of care and that the nurse can teach the parent s to enable them to
actively involved in their babies care.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and able
support the medical team in their role. The neonatal nurse is able to work in
each neonatal unit, ensuring awareness of all emergency equipment for the
department
The neonatal nurse will have a teaching role, to
junior members of the team and also to the junior medical staff.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites when necessary
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding and knowledge of common birth problems and subsequent management
- Sound knowledge of national and local networks / guidelines
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Experience of developing and delivering training / education to staff
- IT skills
- Ability to use initiative
- Committed to professional and personal development
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
Desirable
- Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experiences with others
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Current NMC Registered Nurse
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites when necessary
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
- Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
Desirable
- Neonatal nursing experience post QIS/405 training
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
- Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
Desirable
- Neonatal nursing experience post QIS/405 training
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Nursing Studies or health related subject
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing or health related subject
- Post graduate certificate in neonatal nursing (QIS/405)
- NLS/APLS/EPLS or equivalent
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites when necessary
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding and knowledge of common birth problems and subsequent management
- Sound knowledge of national and local networks / guidelines
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Experience of developing and delivering training / education to staff
- IT skills
- Ability to use initiative
- Committed to professional and personal development
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
Desirable
- Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experiences with others
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Current NMC Registered Nurse
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites when necessary
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
- Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
Desirable
- Neonatal nursing experience post QIS/405 training
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
- Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
Desirable
- Neonatal nursing experience post QIS/405 training
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Nursing Studies or health related subject
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing or health related subject
- Post graduate certificate in neonatal nursing (QIS/405)
- NLS/APLS/EPLS or equivalent
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
