Job summary
Neonatal Band 6 Recruitment Day 28th May 2024
An opportunity has arisen with in the Nottingham Neonatal Service for a band 6 critical care nurse.
The post holder will possess the skills and knowledge to deliver high impact, quality assured, critical care, for those babies that need it.
The post holder will be expected to be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance. He/she will be required to work flexibly as a member of the unit team and in support of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved.
The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
We will expect you to take managerial, clinical and professional responsibility for unit co-ordination and the development of a designated team of nurses. The Neonatal Service delivers care across two sites at the City and QMC Campuses. As a lead centre for the North Hub of the East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (EMNODN), we offer medical and surgical intensive care for extremely premature and very sick infants. Our aim is for babies to be treated in the right place at the right time by a skilled and knowledgeable multi-disciplinary team with the family at the centre of this care.
About us
A dedicated Institute of Nursing and Midwifery Care Excellence, offering continuing professional education and career development opportunities including: a well-established preceptorship programme, a seven day acute care skills foundation course, bespoke rotational programmes, resilience-focused clinical supervision, an international OSCE programme and clinical academic careers.
Access to the biggest established Shared Governance programme in the UK, with 85 staff councils at ward level and growing, giving our workforce a voice and supporting a culture of innovation.
Our nursing teams are leading Patient Experience Network National Award winning initiatives (PENNA 2018) and have opportunities to work on improvement initiatives that are co-produced with those who use our services
Relocation Packages are available (* Terms and Conditions apply please speak to a member of staff during the interview process)
Refer a friend scheme ( *Terms and Conditions apply please see attached document)
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is to deputise to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and to maintain the high standards of the Neonatal Unit and the quality of care given to babies and the environment of the unit, regularly taking charge to ensure the highest level of care.
Effective Leadership skills and the ability to be a positive role model is expected from this post at all times.
The post holder, will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and through experience and knowledge be able to support the implementation of both clinical and nonclinical governance.
Working flexibly as a member of the unit team and in support of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse is expected in order to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved.
The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is to deputise to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and to maintain the high standards of the Neonatal Unit and the quality of care given to babies and the environment of the unit, regularly taking charge to ensure the highest level of care.
Effective Leadership skills and the ability to be a positive role model is expected from this post at all times.
The post holder, will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and through experience and knowledge be able to support the implementation of both clinical and nonclinical governance.
Working flexibly as a member of the unit team and in support of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse is expected in order to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved.
The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Person Specification
training and qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered nurse
- Current registration with NMC
- Mentor/assessor qualification
- Post registration neonatal qualification
- NLS provider
- Competent in Medicines management
Experience
Essential
- Current critical care experience caring for Level1/Level 2 patients
- Portfolio demonstrating continuous professional development
- Demonstrated experience teaching one to one and small groups
- Evidence of performance reviews
- Evidence of change management
Communication Skills
Essential
- Able to deliver complex, sensitive information effectively
- Effective communicator with patients, carers, all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Can produce timely, accurate written / electronic records/documents
- Evidence of presentation skills, use of Powerpoint or similar software
- Can minimise interpersonal conflict and barriers to communications
Analytical Skills
Essential
- Able to lead a team, prioritise and respond to planned and unplanned situations
- Make judgements and decisions regarding care planning and delivery
- Ability to assess staff competence and confidence in clinical practice
Planning & Organisation Skills
Essential
- Can prioritise and manage own time and workload and that of the team
- Able to plan, coordinate and deliver clinical education programmes in the ward / department setting
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to walk or stand for extended periods of time
Person Specification
training and qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered nurse
- Current registration with NMC
- Mentor/assessor qualification
- Post registration neonatal qualification
- NLS provider
- Competent in Medicines management
Experience
Essential
- Current critical care experience caring for Level1/Level 2 patients
- Portfolio demonstrating continuous professional development
- Demonstrated experience teaching one to one and small groups
- Evidence of performance reviews
- Evidence of change management
Communication Skills
Essential
- Able to deliver complex, sensitive information effectively
- Effective communicator with patients, carers, all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Can produce timely, accurate written / electronic records/documents
- Evidence of presentation skills, use of Powerpoint or similar software
- Can minimise interpersonal conflict and barriers to communications
Analytical Skills
Essential
- Able to lead a team, prioritise and respond to planned and unplanned situations
- Make judgements and decisions regarding care planning and delivery
- Ability to assess staff competence and confidence in clinical practice
Planning & Organisation Skills
Essential
- Can prioritise and manage own time and workload and that of the team
- Able to plan, coordinate and deliver clinical education programmes in the ward / department setting
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to walk or stand for extended periods of time
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).