Job summary
There has never been a better time to join our Trust than now!
We run three busy hospital sites at Peterborough, Huntingdon and Stamford and provide outpatient services in two community hospitals in Ely and Doddington. Our 6,000 staff serve a growing population of 750,000 across North Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire.
SCBU is part of North West Anglia Foundation Trust and part of the East of England Neonatal Network. We are designated a Special Care Unit with a 10 cot capacity (IC stabilization cot, 2 HD cots and 8 Special Care Cots).
Main duties of the job
We are looking for passionate Band 5 nurses who are either Registered adult nurses or Registered children's nurses to work on SCBU.
If you are looking for a challenging role where you can make a difference then come and be part of our exceptional nursing team.
We have a good in house training program and we are dedicated to continually developing the knowledge and skills of our nurses. You will have the opportunity to work and learn in a child focused environment. We will offer you the support of a committed team to advance your skills with access to development opportunities both internally and with our excellent links to local universities.
We are looking for Band 5 nurses with or without Neonatal experience and we can provide support for both with a Neonatal induction Programme.
About us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a team, we are committed to recruiting staff who uphold our values and can deliver excellent care putting babies and their families at the heart of everything we do, with an emphasis on working in partnership with the families to provide the best possible experience and outcomes.
We are excited at the prospect of supporting motivated individuals to help lead, develop and influence our service.
Please see Job Description for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a team, we are committed to recruiting staff who uphold our values and can deliver excellent care putting babies and their families at the heart of everything we do, with an emphasis on working in partnership with the families to provide the best possible experience and outcomes.
We are excited at the prospect of supporting motivated individuals to help lead, develop and influence our service.
Please see Job Description for further information
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult or Child Branch)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and its application.
Desirable
- ENB 997/ 998 or Mentorship module or equivalent
- Qualified in Speciality (neonates), ENB 405 or equivalent
- Ability to mentor/coach students
- Evidence of Neonatal Advanced Resuscitation training (NLS)
Experience
Essential
- Nursing skills and knowledge which can be transferred to provide a high standard of care in SCBU clinical area.
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of neonatal nursing
- Experience of Family Centred Care in SCBU or NICU
Desirable
- Experience of shift management
Knowledge
Essential
- Acquired knowledge of NMC Code Of conduct
- Acquired knowledge of importance of communication skills within Multidisciplinary team and with families
Key Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop IT skills required
- Ability to develop in line with dimensions of KSF outline
- Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues
- Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children
- Can demonstrate how s/he has promoted 'best practice'
Desirable
- Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
Emotional awareness
Essential
- Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others
- In highly stressful situations keeps own feelings in check, takes constructive action and calms others down.
Other
Essential
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult or Child Branch)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and its application.
Desirable
- ENB 997/ 998 or Mentorship module or equivalent
- Qualified in Speciality (neonates), ENB 405 or equivalent
- Ability to mentor/coach students
- Evidence of Neonatal Advanced Resuscitation training (NLS)
Experience
Essential
- Nursing skills and knowledge which can be transferred to provide a high standard of care in SCBU clinical area.
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of neonatal nursing
- Experience of Family Centred Care in SCBU or NICU
Desirable
- Experience of shift management
Knowledge
Essential
- Acquired knowledge of NMC Code Of conduct
- Acquired knowledge of importance of communication skills within Multidisciplinary team and with families
Key Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop IT skills required
- Ability to develop in line with dimensions of KSF outline
- Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues
- Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children
- Can demonstrate how s/he has promoted 'best practice'
Desirable
- Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
Emotional awareness
Essential
- Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others
- In highly stressful situations keeps own feelings in check, takes constructive action and calms others down.
Other
Essential
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
