Job summary
The Neonatal Unit at Sunderland Royal Hospital is a Level 3
provider within the Northern Neonatal Network. We are a busy unit and require a
Junior Sister to join our hard working team. Our strong team work ethos enables
all staff to develop and learn new skills. Educational opportunities will be
given to meet the neonatal nurse career progression guidelines for Qualified in
Speciality. We have a Practice Development Nurse to support you in your
development.
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, hardworking
and motivated Neonatal Nurse to join our team. Neonatal experience plus
qualified in specialism is essential alongside current NLS status. All
candidates for this position must possess current NMC Registration.
Main duties of the job
The post
requires experience, knowledge and skills of working in Neonatal Unit at senior
level. The postholder will lead/co-ordinate shifts, be able to work
independently and within the team and support junior staff and students.
The post holder
will ensure the provision of effective nursing care, and the planning of
family-integrated care in conjunction with the MDT.
The post holder
will be supported to undertake additional leadership training relevant to the
role.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full duties of the role.
To be responsible and accountable
for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients in ward/department area
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC
Code.
To supervise, support and educate junior members
of the team, acting as a role model.
Support ward/department manager to ensure
organisational goals/objectives are met within ward/department.
When taking charge of the
ward/department or in the absence of the ward/department manager, is directly responsible for ensuring that clinical,
professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire
ward/department.
To ensure effective communication
internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.
To comply
with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
To act as
shift coordinator.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full duties of the role.
To be responsible and accountable
for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients in ward/department area
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC
Code.
To supervise, support and educate junior members
of the team, acting as a role model.
Support ward/department manager to ensure
organisational goals/objectives are met within ward/department.
When taking charge of the
ward/department or in the absence of the ward/department manager, is directly responsible for ensuring that clinical,
professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire
ward/department.
To ensure effective communication
internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.
To comply
with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
To act as
shift coordinator.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (RN / RSCN/ RN CHILD)
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent) or evidence of currently working towards this.
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Post Qualifying Specialist Neonatal Course (QIS)/ ENB 405
- Recognised Neonatal Resuscitation and or stabilisation course/Neonatal Life Support (NLS)
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of coordinating a team in caring for patients from admission to discharge.
- Neonatal Intensive Care Experience within past 24 months
Desirable
- Experience of line management of staff
- Experience of ward management / shift coordinating
- Familiar with inter hospital transfer
- Experience with complex discharge planning including safeguarding
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
- Up to date knowledge of neonatal conditions, pathologies
- Mastery of Neonatal Intensive Care equipment
- Aware of current research evidence
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (RN / RSCN/ RN CHILD)
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent) or evidence of currently working towards this.
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Post Qualifying Specialist Neonatal Course (QIS)/ ENB 405
- Recognised Neonatal Resuscitation and or stabilisation course/Neonatal Life Support (NLS)
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of coordinating a team in caring for patients from admission to discharge.
- Neonatal Intensive Care Experience within past 24 months
Desirable
- Experience of line management of staff
- Experience of ward management / shift coordinating
- Familiar with inter hospital transfer
- Experience with complex discharge planning including safeguarding
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
- Up to date knowledge of neonatal conditions, pathologies
- Mastery of Neonatal Intensive Care equipment
- Aware of current research evidence
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
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).
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