Registered Neonatal- ICU Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title:Registered Neonatal ICU Nurse

Trust :University Hospital Plymouth NHS Foundation Trust

Location:Main hospitals Plymouth.

Pay Rates:£17.69 to £28.30

Shift Patterns:Start times can range from as early as 7:30am to as late as 7:30pm, with finish times from 7:30am to 10pm. Earlies, mids and nights. Shifts can be 5 to 12 hours long.

About the Trust:

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary healthcare to people across the south west peninsula. The Trust works within a network of other hospitals to offer a range of specialist services such as kidney transplant, cardiothoracic surgery and neonatal intensive care and high-risk obstetrics. As a regional specialist Teaching Hospital, the Trust also provides comprehensive training and education for a wide range of healthcare professionals.

Located in Plymouth, enjoy an amazing quality of life, with the fantastic location by the sea and the dramatic expanse of Dartmoor National Park as a backdrop. The sheltered waters of Plymouth Sound and adjacent rivers also offer the perfect location for a huge range of water-based activities from sailing, paddleboarding, wakeboarding and more.

Why might this job interest you?

A role as a neonatal nurse in the NHS offers a deeply fulfilling opportunity to provide specialised care to newborns and their families. This position allows nurses to make a profound impact from the very start of life, offering essential support and medical expertise in neonatal units. The dynamic nature of the role ensures constant learning and growth, while the chance to work in a team dedicated to the health and well-being of newborns provides a sense of purpose and professional satisfaction. The flexibility inherent in many nursing roles allows neonatal nurses to balance their work schedules with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance essential in such demanding yet rewarding healthcare settings.

What you can add:

• To carry out the assessment of children, identifying nursing problems and needs, in partnership with their family/carer.
• To assess risks to children, be able to recognise vulnerable children and respond in accordance with the Trust policy, seeking support from senior staff as appropriate.
• Attend the delivery of an infant with predictable needs and safely transport and admit to SCBU
• Attend the delivery of an infant with complex needs and safely transport to SCBU with supervision if required

The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

What you'll need:

• A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Neonatal Unit within the last 2 years
• Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices

*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.

Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.

Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Statement of NMC Registration
• Degree /Diploma in Nursing

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Neonatal Unit within the last 2 years.

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford Road

Derriford

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)