Job summary
Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is an 16 bedded Level 2 Unit within the Thames Valley Neonatal Network. Comprising of; 2 Intensive Care 4 High Dependency and 10 Special Care cots. We provide highly skilled neonatal care.
Additionally, we provide a 6 bedded Transitional care unit within the post-natal ward primarily run by the neonatal nursing team (nursery nurse) with a TC Lead and consultant support.
We are a large and very friendly team which prides itself on offering excellent care to the vulnerable babies on the unit.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, innovative and highly skilled Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our team. Within the Neonatal team we provide expert clinical care whilst optimizing patient outcomes and contributing to a positive family experience. ANNP's currently work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote skilled excellence in neonatal care, training and education, unit initiatives, supporting the medical rota, developing staff and play a key part in service development.
The successful candidate will be a dedicated clinical expert with evidence of competence in extended skills. They need to have a passion for high quality patient care within neonates, well-developed communication & relationship skills and a positive, mature and professional attitude. Furthermore the successful individual must be committed to the trust values and support our strategic objectives.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a 1st level registered practitioner. They will have excellent communication skills, and be able to liaise with patients and their families in planning their healthcare needs. They will be expected to provide evidence of their ongoing continuing professional development.
About us
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Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ANNP post:
- Manages a patient caseload. Conducts physical examinations. Analyses, interprets history, presenting symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate differential diagnoses.
- Prioritises health problems and intervenes appropriately, including the initiation of effective emergency care.
- Employs appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic regimes with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence and efficacy.
- Formulates an action plan based on scientific rationale, evidence based standards and clinical practice guidelines and protocols.
- Demonstrates advanced critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making process.
- Orders, may perform and interprets common screening and diagnostic tests.
- Evaluates results of interventions, using accepted outcome criteria, revises the plan of care accordingly, and consults / refers to medical staff when needed.
- Provides guidance and counselling to parents/ guardians/ carers regarding the management of health/ illness conditions.
- Supports the parents/ guardians/ carers control over decision making , assessing and developing jointly determined and mutually acceptable plan of care.
- Demonstrates excellent personal communication. Is able to communicate complex, sensitive information to families and carers effectively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ANNP post:
- Manages a patient caseload. Conducts physical examinations. Analyses, interprets history, presenting symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate differential diagnoses.
- Prioritises health problems and intervenes appropriately, including the initiation of effective emergency care.
- Employs appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic regimes with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence and efficacy.
- Formulates an action plan based on scientific rationale, evidence based standards and clinical practice guidelines and protocols.
- Demonstrates advanced critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making process.
- Orders, may perform and interprets common screening and diagnostic tests.
- Evaluates results of interventions, using accepted outcome criteria, revises the plan of care accordingly, and consults / refers to medical staff when needed.
- Provides guidance and counselling to parents/ guardians/ carers regarding the management of health/ illness conditions.
- Supports the parents/ guardians/ carers control over decision making , assessing and developing jointly determined and mutually acceptable plan of care.
- Demonstrates excellent personal communication. Is able to communicate complex, sensitive information to families and carers effectively.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Pt 1/12), Registered Midwife, RSCN (Pt 8)
- First Level Healthcare related degree (HEI 6) or equivalent
- Qualified in speciality
Desirable
- Mentoring, Facilitating Workplace Learning or Clinical Supervision Qualification
- Leadership course / qualification
- Advanced History Taking and Clinical Assessment module
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of management ability and leadership
- Experience of clinical governance practices, audit, service evaluation or quality improvement in clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience of change management
- Recent experience in role of ANNP in Neonatal Intensive care Unit
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Pt 1/12), Registered Midwife, RSCN (Pt 8)
- First Level Healthcare related degree (HEI 6) or equivalent
- Qualified in speciality
Desirable
- Mentoring, Facilitating Workplace Learning or Clinical Supervision Qualification
- Leadership course / qualification
- Advanced History Taking and Clinical Assessment module
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of management ability and leadership
- Experience of clinical governance practices, audit, service evaluation or quality improvement in clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience of change management
- Recent experience in role of ANNP in Neonatal Intensive care Unit
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).
