Job summary
The Neonatal Unit is committed to providing
evidence and researched based family centred care for our 14 cots, that
comprise of 2 Intensive, 3 High Dependency and 9 Special Care.
The Neonatal Unit at Barnsley Hospital
is currently looking for a Neonatal Sister/Charge Nurse to join their existing team. In liaison
with the Lead Nurse and other sisters, you will lead and co-ordinate a dedicated team of nursing
and support staff, in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care.
It is essential that you are a RN or
RSCN with the Qualification in Specialty in Intensive Care of the New-born course at diploma or
postgraduate level.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who has an excellent knowledge of
neonatal care, and experience supporting the multidisciplinary team to maintain
high standards. As the nurse in charge you will co-ordinate the shift,
allocating staff a patient workload, whilst also taking your own patient workload
and carrying the neonatal crash bleep. You will liaise with EMBRACE regarding
cot availability and risk assess the capacity to accept in-utero or ex-utero
transfers.
You will also be required to input data onto BadgerNet, and escalate
if staffing or acuity causes us to fall below BAPM standards.
For more
information on duties, please see job description.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a
position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing
Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission
(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our
strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a
strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by
our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It
is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the
organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of
the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting
equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,
nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical
disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary
deduction.
Certificates
of Sponsorship
We welcome applications
from individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health
& care visa route.
**Please note funding for
travel and associated relocation costs may not be covered by the Trust**
Please see further details
below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Sister / Charge Nurse
Please refer to the attached Job Description
and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated
documentation
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Sister / Charge Nurse
Please refer to the attached Job Description
and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated
documentation
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in NICU, post completion of 405 or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience in conducting Appraisals
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Current Healthcare issues
- Quality Benchmarking
- Quality audit and its application
- Clinical Governance
- Healthcare commission standards for better health
- Risk management and NHSLA
- Health and Safety
- Confidentiality
- Statutory and professional requirements
- NHS policy
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered nurse
- ENB 405 or equivalent Neonatal Intensive Care Course at Diploma or Degree level
- ENB 997/998 Teaching and Assessing in Nursing Practice or equivalent Adult Teaching Certificate
- Educated or working towards Degree Level
- NLS Course holder
- Research awareness
Desirable
- Recognised leadership development program attendance
- Relevant degree or working towards
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Counselling course
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in NICU, post completion of 405 or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience in conducting Appraisals
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Current Healthcare issues
- Quality Benchmarking
- Quality audit and its application
- Clinical Governance
- Healthcare commission standards for better health
- Risk management and NHSLA
- Health and Safety
- Confidentiality
- Statutory and professional requirements
- NHS policy
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered nurse
- ENB 405 or equivalent Neonatal Intensive Care Course at Diploma or Degree level
- ENB 997/998 Teaching and Assessing in Nursing Practice or equivalent Adult Teaching Certificate
- Educated or working towards Degree Level
- NLS Course holder
- Research awareness
Desirable
- Recognised leadership development program attendance
- Relevant degree or working towards
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Counselling course
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
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).
