Job summary
We, at Southampton Neonatal Unit, are looking to recruit registered nurses or midwives with a post-registration qualification in neonatal nursing to join our team as a Band 6 Sister/ Charge Nurse
Southampton Neonatal Unit cares for patients and their families across the South Coast region including the channel islands, providing intensive, high and special care ,as well as having a community outreach team. We host the regional transfer service, SONeT, ensuring that families receive care in the most appropriate hospital, closest to their home. We are able to offer a range of specialities to our patients here in Southampton, including neonatal surgery and cardiac services.
We feel passionate that families should feel involved in their baby's care and work in partnership with them. This is reflected in the receipt of the 'Improving Care Award' from Bliss to our neonatal unit in 2016.
Main duties of the job
YOUR MAIN DUTIES
You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT YOULL DO
You will provide a leadership role and be a skilled member of the neonatal team, attending high risk deliveries and in house transfers across the UHS site.
You will support junior staff, new starters and staff undertaking the QIS modules, supervising and mentoring as required.
You will be required to supervise student nurses with an expectation that you will become a practice assessor
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR - A qualified nurse with neonatal experience who has completed the qualified in speciality course.
- Experience of leading teams
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Excellent organisational skills
- Able to work under pressure
Evidence of completion of SLIP and Epad training.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT YOULL DO
You will provide a leadership role and be a skilled member of the neonatal team, attending high risk deliveries and in house transfers across the UHS site.
You will support junior staff, new starters and staff undertaking the QIS modules, supervising and mentoring as required.
You will be required to supervise student nurses with an expectation that you will become a practice assessor
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR - A qualified nurse with neonatal experience who has completed the qualified in speciality course.
- Experience of leading teams
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Excellent organisational skills
- Able to work under pressure
Evidence of completion of SLIP and Epad training.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
- Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
- Significant post registration experience and/ or qualification, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality
- Ward management experience
- Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
- Experience in an acute hospital setting
- Provide evidence of supporting /managing a range of learners in practice
- Provide evidence of supporting /managing a range of learners in practice
- Ability to demonstrate clinical decision making and judgement
- Commitment to the post and Care Group responsibilities
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience in handling adverse events and complaints
- Appraisal skills
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- Some insight into budget management
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
- Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
- Significant post registration experience and/ or qualification, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality
- Ward management experience
- Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
- Experience in an acute hospital setting
- Provide evidence of supporting /managing a range of learners in practice
- Provide evidence of supporting /managing a range of learners in practice
- Ability to demonstrate clinical decision making and judgement
- Commitment to the post and Care Group responsibilities
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience in handling adverse events and complaints
- Appraisal skills
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- Some insight into budget management
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).
