Job summary
The Neonatal Unit at West Suffolk NHS Foundation
Trust is a Level 1 Unit with 12 cots. We provide short term intensive care,
high dependency care and special care for sick and preterm infants from 30
weeks gestation (multiples from 32 weeks). We have facilities to stabilise
babies if born before 30 weeks, prior to their transfer to a tertiary unit for
ongoing care. We have 1 ITC cot, 3 HD, 8 SC as well as Neonatal Transitional
Care and a Neonatal Community Service. Around 500 babies are admitted to our
unit every year.
We are dedicated to delivering
excellent family integrated care, have recently been awarded the GOLD Bliss
Baby Charter Accreditation, and are now working towards Baby Friendly
Initiative (BFI) stage 1 accreditation.
We are a small, supportive and friendly
team, looking for a Registered Children's Nurse, General Nurse, or Midwife to
join us who is passionate, and who can deliver the highest quality care. The
successful candidate(s) will need to be committed to working autonomously as
well as within a team, have excellent communication skills with an ability to
develop solid relationships with women and their families, whilst working
alongside neonatal nurses, midwives, medics, as well as the wider
multidisciplinary team. There are band 6 nurses on every shift for support.
Main duties of the job
A Neonatal qualification and experience would be an advantage, but we are also looking for staff who are newly qualified or would like a change of career and would like to develop skills and undertake training in this very specialist area of nursing. Full training and a comprehensive induction programme will be provided.
You will also be offered the opportunity to complete further training, including New-born Life Support (NLS), and the neonatal special care, high dependency and intensive care of the new-born course.
The successful candidate will work
clinically ensuring the provision of safe, effective, high-quality, family
Integrated care. They will be motivated, well organized and Passionate.
Assisting the nursing, medical and midwifery
teams in the care of babies and their families, as directed by senior members
of the team, contributing to the effective and efficient day-to-day running of
the service.
The post holder is required to have a flexible approach to working hours and duties, to include day or night duties, weekends and public holidays.
About us
#BeKnown
at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to
more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for,
treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community
settings.
The
West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care
services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery
unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+
beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult
and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk
Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing
temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We
do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our
values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we
work and behave as a team.
With
nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation
a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be
the best you can be.
We
promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you
can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join
us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see supporting information for full Job Description.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
Using evidence-based, holistic practice and
approach to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care within the clinical area
under the supervision of an experienced nurse
Work in partnership with parents / carers to actively support and promote
their involvement in the planning, management, and evaluation of care of their
infant
1. Management
Responsibility
Assist
the senior nurse in managing the resources required in the provision of
neonatal care.
Participate
in the regular review of nursing practice, policies, procedures, and protocols,
ensuring that junior staffs adhere to same.
Assist
and supervise in the orientation of new staff and learners to the Unit.
Participate
in at least 50% of departmental meetings and contribute to the change
management agenda.
Develop
an understanding of Clinical Governance and participate in benchmarking against
local units.
Undertake
day to day management of the unit in the absence of anyone more senior.
2. Clinical
Responsibilities
Using
evidence-based practice and a holistic approach to assess, plan, implement and
evaluate care within a defined clinical area under the supervision of an
experienced nurse.
Undertake
an extended role to work within the Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure timely
appropriately delivered best practice.
Work
in partnership with parents / carers to actively support and promote their
involvement in the planning, management, and evaluation of care. Ensure parents / carers are confident to
continue care on discharge.
To
actively support and promote the involvement of parents/carers in the planning,
management, and evaluation of care by working together in partnership. Ensuring
they have sufficient confidence, assistance, and support to enable them to care
for their baby on discharge.
Utilise
a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with the family/carers, the
multidisciplinary team, other departments within the Trust and pertinent
agencies outside the organisation.
To
safely administer prescribed medications and to monitor their effects.
To
ensure competency and safe maintenance of all medical devices within the sphere
of responsibility.
Ensure
the significance of data relating to condition and progress is interpreted and
acted upon appropriately.
Recognise
vulnerable families/babies and respond in accordance to Trust Policy.
Work
within the wider clinical setting including paediatrics as service requirements
dictate.
3. Professional
Responsibilities
Maintain
personal records of continuing professional development.
Always
promote a professional image and to be accountable for own clinical practice.
Ensure
appropriate documentation of care in accordance to Nursing & Midwifery
Council (NMC) guidelines.
Work
within the Statutory Framework governing nursing practice acting as a role
model and maintaining a high standard of professional conduct. To always ensure
confidentiality.
Ensure
that trust policies and guidelines are adhered to, Health & Safety
regulations, the reporting of fires, major incidents, and untoward clinical
incidents.
4. Education
Responsibility
Attend
and participate in the in-service multidisciplinary teaching programme as well
as the Trust Mandatory training.
Keep
abreast with all aspects of Neonatal Nursing, current research, and clinical
developments.
Be
responsible for the appraisal of own performance, identifying training and
developmental needs.
Demonstrate
and build on achieved competencies in neonatal nursing.
Develop
an understanding of clinical supervision and reflective practise skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see supporting information for full Job Description.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
Using evidence-based, holistic practice and
approach to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care within the clinical area
under the supervision of an experienced nurse
Work in partnership with parents / carers to actively support and promote
their involvement in the planning, management, and evaluation of care of their
infant
1. Management
Responsibility
Assist
the senior nurse in managing the resources required in the provision of
neonatal care.
Participate
in the regular review of nursing practice, policies, procedures, and protocols,
ensuring that junior staffs adhere to same.
Assist
and supervise in the orientation of new staff and learners to the Unit.
Participate
in at least 50% of departmental meetings and contribute to the change
management agenda.
Develop
an understanding of Clinical Governance and participate in benchmarking against
local units.
Undertake
day to day management of the unit in the absence of anyone more senior.
2. Clinical
Responsibilities
Using
evidence-based practice and a holistic approach to assess, plan, implement and
evaluate care within a defined clinical area under the supervision of an
experienced nurse.
Undertake
an extended role to work within the Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure timely
appropriately delivered best practice.
Work
in partnership with parents / carers to actively support and promote their
involvement in the planning, management, and evaluation of care. Ensure parents / carers are confident to
continue care on discharge.
To
actively support and promote the involvement of parents/carers in the planning,
management, and evaluation of care by working together in partnership. Ensuring
they have sufficient confidence, assistance, and support to enable them to care
for their baby on discharge.
Utilise
a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with the family/carers, the
multidisciplinary team, other departments within the Trust and pertinent
agencies outside the organisation.
To
safely administer prescribed medications and to monitor their effects.
To
ensure competency and safe maintenance of all medical devices within the sphere
of responsibility.
Ensure
the significance of data relating to condition and progress is interpreted and
acted upon appropriately.
Recognise
vulnerable families/babies and respond in accordance to Trust Policy.
Work
within the wider clinical setting including paediatrics as service requirements
dictate.
3. Professional
Responsibilities
Maintain
personal records of continuing professional development.
Always
promote a professional image and to be accountable for own clinical practice.
Ensure
appropriate documentation of care in accordance to Nursing & Midwifery
Council (NMC) guidelines.
Work
within the Statutory Framework governing nursing practice acting as a role
model and maintaining a high standard of professional conduct. To always ensure
confidentiality.
Ensure
that trust policies and guidelines are adhered to, Health & Safety
regulations, the reporting of fires, major incidents, and untoward clinical
incidents.
4. Education
Responsibility
Attend
and participate in the in-service multidisciplinary teaching programme as well
as the Trust Mandatory training.
Keep
abreast with all aspects of Neonatal Nursing, current research, and clinical
developments.
Be
responsible for the appraisal of own performance, identifying training and
developmental needs.
Demonstrate
and build on achieved competencies in neonatal nursing.
Develop
an understanding of clinical supervision and reflective practise skills.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Analytical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Organisational skills.
- Able to work within a multi cultural environment.
- IT skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of working with staff and patients of various background/cultures.
Qualifications
Essential
- Valid registration as RN/RSCN/RM.
- Willing to undertake neonatal training.
Desirable
- Neonatal nursing experience.
- ENB 997/998 or equivalent teaching qualification.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Polite and pleasant manner.
- Commitment to neonatal nursing.
- Passionate and team player.
- Ability to cope under pressure.
- Flexible approach to working hours and duties.
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Occupational Health Clearance to meet the needs of the role.
- Professional Appearance.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Analytical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Organisational skills.
- Able to work within a multi cultural environment.
- IT skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of working with staff and patients of various background/cultures.
Qualifications
Essential
- Valid registration as RN/RSCN/RM.
- Willing to undertake neonatal training.
Desirable
- Neonatal nursing experience.
- ENB 997/998 or equivalent teaching qualification.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Polite and pleasant manner.
- Commitment to neonatal nursing.
- Passionate and team player.
- Ability to cope under pressure.
- Flexible approach to working hours and duties.
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Occupational Health Clearance to meet the needs of the role.
- Professional Appearance.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospitals Nhs Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St. Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 2QZ
Employer's website
https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
