Neonatal Senior Staff Nurse
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Job summary
Are you ready for the next steps in your neonatal career? Do you want the opportunity to work with a Neonatal Team who is passionate about putting babies and their families at the centre of all we do?
The Special Care Baby Unit on the Isle of Wight has an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Qualified in Speciality Neonatal Nurses to join our friendly and supportive team.
As a designated Level 1 Neonatal unit we have four special care cots which provide care to babies born from 32 weeks gestation. In addition, we provide critical care and stabilisation for sick newborn and preterm babies of any gestation prior to their transfer to tertiary neonatal services for on-going critical care. We also work in conjunction with Maternity Services to prevent the unnecessary separation of babies and their parents, providing care for babies who require additional support, but do not need admission to the Neonatal unit, in a dedicated Transitional Care facility.
We are fully committed to a culture of lifelong learning and professional development. Successful candidates will be provided with:
o Comprehensive induction and orientationo Personal development plano Access to specialty specific training and educationo Leadership and management training
There will also be an expectation that successful candidates will undertake rotation to a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to maintain their expert qualified in specialty neonatal skills and knowledge.
Main duties of the job
- As a senior member of the nursing team, you will be responsible for managing and co-ordinating the unit caseload ensuring and providing a high standard of nursing care. You will initiate the assessment, planning and evaluation of individual patient needs from admission to discharge without direct supervision thus ensuring all patients receive individualised patient care that is documented appropriately. All actions need to be in line with NMC codes and other statutory and organisational standards.
- Maintain patient comfort, dignity and privacy at all times. Liaise with patients, relatives and multi-disciplinary team.
- Supervise, educate, train and develop the workforce within your area of responsibility.
- Demonstrate a continued commitment to professional development.
- Maintain high standards of care in an environment, which promotes equality and sensitivity for all individuals.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for neonatal nursing and a commitment to providing high quality, family integrated care to babies and their families. They will also possess excellent communication and organizational skills and a positive approach to change.
The post is open to those who are already a Band 6 Neonatal Nurse and are looking for a new challenge, as well as those who have recently undertaken their qualified in specialty training and are ready for their first Band 6 Post
About us
We serve a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Details
Date posted
06 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
470-24-0104-PL
Job locations
St Mary's Hospital
Parkhurst Road
Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
Employer details
Employer name
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Address
St Mary's Hospital
Parkhurst Road
Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
Employer's website
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