Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) to join our Neonatal Unit at Nottingham University Hospital, playing a vital role in our ongoing Maternity and Neonatal Redesign Project. The successful candidate will implement the A-EQUIP (Advocating for Education and Quality Improvement) model, providing crucial advocacy, support, and professional development for our neonatal nursing team. This full-time position requires flexibility, covering days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
Implement the A-EQUIP model to advocate for the well-being and professional development of neonatal nurses, promoting reflective practice and emotional resilience.
Support the Maternity and Neonatal Redesign initiative by contributing to strategies that enhance nursing practice, patient care, and safety within the neonatal unit.
Provide one-on-one and group support to nurses, assisting them in managing the emotional and ethical challenges inherent in neonatal care.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care and patient safety, particularly in the context of ongoing redesign efforts.
Identify and mitigate potential risks to patient care and staff well-being, ensuring alignment with the goals of the Maternity and Neonatal Redesign.
Facilitate continuous professional development for neonatal nurses through mentorship, training, and reflective sessions aligned with A-EQUIP principles.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are passionate about neonatal care and committed to supporting your colleagues while driving forward innovative redesign efforts, we want to hear from you.
Please see full person spec and job description for more information
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are passionate about neonatal care and committed to supporting your colleagues while driving forward innovative redesign efforts, we want to hear from you.
Please see full person spec and job description for more information
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- oCurrent level one NMC registration
- oRelevant post-basic neonatal course (QIS)
- oHave a suitable Teaching & Assessing Qualification
- oCompletion of any local competency packages
- oEvidence of continuous professional development
- oDegree in health / nursing related Studies or equivalent level of study
- oPNA Qualification
- oMaintains professional updating and awareness/ CPD/revalidation
Desirable
- oContinuing professional development/ reflective profile
- oFormal leadership and management training / course
- oMasters in health / nursing related Studies or equivalent level of study
- oRelevant post- basic course in the provision of A-EQUIP model of supervision
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive experience within the neonatal setting
- oSupervision of non- registered staff, pre -registration and post basic students
- oEvidence of ability to mentor
- oEvidence of well developed leadership, clinical expertise, management & time management skills
Desirable
- oDemonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work
- oAudit or research within the clinical area
- oProviding staff with feedback on their individual performance and use of the knowledge and skills framework
- oConflict management skills
- oAbility to demonstrate negotiation skills
Skills, abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- oDemonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy
- oProduce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
- oDemonstrate basic IT skills
- oRecognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff
- oCan minimise interpersonal conflict and barriers to communication
- oAbility to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff
- oAble to respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place
Desirable
- oEvidence of negotiation and influencing skills
- oDemonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions
- oDemonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
- oDemonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS policies
- oEvidence of data collection and analysis
Physical skills
Essential
- Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties
- oDexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
- oCompetent and capable of using medical equipment
- oAble to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres
Desirable
- oEvidence of moving and handling training
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- oFlexible and adaptable
- oCRB clearance in line with Trust policy
- oCaring
- oEnthusiastic and well motivated
- oConfidence
Desirable
- oSuccessful implementation and management of a nursing change process
- oEvidence of formal teaching experience
- oExperience of leading a team
- oAttendance at conferences / study days
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- oCurrent level one NMC registration
- oRelevant post-basic neonatal course (QIS)
- oHave a suitable Teaching & Assessing Qualification
- oCompletion of any local competency packages
- oEvidence of continuous professional development
- oDegree in health / nursing related Studies or equivalent level of study
- oPNA Qualification
- oMaintains professional updating and awareness/ CPD/revalidation
Desirable
- oContinuing professional development/ reflective profile
- oFormal leadership and management training / course
- oMasters in health / nursing related Studies or equivalent level of study
- oRelevant post- basic course in the provision of A-EQUIP model of supervision
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive experience within the neonatal setting
- oSupervision of non- registered staff, pre -registration and post basic students
- oEvidence of ability to mentor
- oEvidence of well developed leadership, clinical expertise, management & time management skills
Desirable
- oDemonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work
- oAudit or research within the clinical area
- oProviding staff with feedback on their individual performance and use of the knowledge and skills framework
- oConflict management skills
- oAbility to demonstrate negotiation skills
Skills, abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- oDemonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy
- oProduce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
- oDemonstrate basic IT skills
- oRecognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff
- oCan minimise interpersonal conflict and barriers to communication
- oAbility to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff
- oAble to respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place
Desirable
- oEvidence of negotiation and influencing skills
- oDemonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions
- oDemonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
- oDemonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS policies
- oEvidence of data collection and analysis
Physical skills
Essential
- Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties
- oDexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
- oCompetent and capable of using medical equipment
- oAble to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres
Desirable
- oEvidence of moving and handling training
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- oFlexible and adaptable
- oCRB clearance in line with Trust policy
- oCaring
- oEnthusiastic and well motivated
- oConfidence
Desirable
- oSuccessful implementation and management of a nursing change process
- oEvidence of formal teaching experience
- oExperience of leading a team
- oAttendance at conferences / study days
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).