Job summary
The Neonatal Outreach Team has a band 6 vacancy for a neonatal nurse.
We are offering this exciting opportunity for you to be apart of the team, working between hospital and the community settings, supporting families to transition from hospital to home as well as facilitating early discharge of preterm infants.
You will be primarily hospital based and undertake lone working in the community, providing expert neonatal care for preterm infants at home. You will undertake all aspects of discharge planning for infants across the neonatal service line to facilitate safe early discharge home whilst working within the multi disciplinary team.
Applications are invited if you have the ability to work as part of the multidisciplinary team, as an individual worker in the community and have demonstrable neonatal experience.
For further information please contact Sarah Underwood, Senior Sister for Neonatal Outreach and Transitional Care via s.underwood3@nhs.net or 01752 439076.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a neonatal nurse with demonstrable experience to join our neonatal outreach team at UHP. The successful applicant will be:
- Responsible for co-ordinating the nursing team in delivery of effective quality care, following a family integrated model of practice, in accordance with local, Service Line and Trust policies and guidelines with the support of the senior management team
- Assist the team leader in the administrative management, supervision and support of a team of nurses and ancillary staff
- Participate in Network NICU service development
- Initiate evidence based practice and actively participate in neonatal research
- Contribute to resource management in the provision of neonatal services
- Engage in Clinical Governance initiatives within the Directorate
- Co-ordinates the provision of Neonatal Outreach Services in the absence of the senior charge nurse responsible for safeguarding and family support
- Manages the discharge process for infants requiring neonatal outreach services
- Work within a supportive team to facilitate seamless transitions for families from hospital to home
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Demonstrate an enhanced level of knowledge and clinical nursing practice by delivering evidenced based care
- Lead, co-ordinate and manage the Unit workload using expert clinical judgement and decision-making skills whilst maintaining safe standards
- Competent in the use of medical devices and responsible for the correct use of specialist equipment by the multidisciplinary team
- Promote a positive and professional working environment
- Provide clinical supervision to staff with the support of the senior management team
- Lead emergency situations within the clinical practice areas where appropriate
- Liaise with and report to the multidisciplinary team in the provision of family integrated care
- Identify, manage and refer appropriately, infants requiring Safeguarding assessment
- Encourage parents and carers to be actively involved in the planning and delivery of care to their infant
- Promote health education within the clinical area for families
- Assist in the provision of family support and bereavement services
- Co-ordinate and manage the discharge/ transfer process of infants to other care services
- Responsible for the implementation of, and compliance with, local policies and guidelines
- Discharge care pathways:
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-
- Organise and co-ordinate discharge planning meetings
- Facilitate parent skills training
- Co-ordinating IBLS training
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-
- Identify infants suitable for Outreach
- Implementing the Outreach pathway
- Co-ordinating pre and post discharge home visits
Management
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of the nursing team, staff allocation, skill-mix, cot availability and service provision
- Assist in management of the nursing establishment including annual leave, the duty rota, absence/sickness and appropriate use of bank staff
- Participate in the recruitment and retention of nursing and support staff
- Identify and manage interpersonal conflicts that may affect the multidisciplinary team or an individual performance
- Responsible for the maintenance of accurate records, having due regard for legal aspects, confidentiality and informatics management
- Using Datix, complete pathway for investigating and managing incidents
- Contribute towards monitoring compliance with Trust Clinical Governance Strategies within Neonatal Services
- Assist the team leader with individual appraisals and personnel management
- Support the implementation of change in response to clinical, organisational or service requirements
- Responsible for the management and compliance with health and safety regulations and procedures within the Trust
- Responsible to the budget holder for the procurement of neonatal equipment and services
- Responsible for the management and efficient use of resources in the provision of neonatal care
- Maintain an awareness of the strategic development of the neonatal services and be a representative at local, regional and national meetings
- Respond to and assist with unscheduled service demands in other clinical areas
- Contributes to the development and implementation of discharge care pathways
Education and Training
- Responsible for own professional development using: Personal Development Review Plan Maintain a Professional Portfolio Undertake extended role skills
- Responsible for the continuing assessment of performance and the identification of development needs of the team members by: Facilitating staff members to meet PREP requirements Participating in the educational programmes for staff and trainees
- Provide mentorship, support and management to staff during learning experiences
- Participate in neonatal educational projects to set and maintain standards of practice
- Initiate, manage and participate in training activities to support staff development
This job description is neither definitive nor exhaustive and is not intended to be totally comprehensive. It may be reviewed in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder. This job description is to be read in conjunction with all current Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust policies, procedures & guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Demonstrate an enhanced level of knowledge and clinical nursing practice by delivering evidenced based care
- Lead, co-ordinate and manage the Unit workload using expert clinical judgement and decision-making skills whilst maintaining safe standards
- Competent in the use of medical devices and responsible for the correct use of specialist equipment by the multidisciplinary team
- Promote a positive and professional working environment
- Provide clinical supervision to staff with the support of the senior management team
- Lead emergency situations within the clinical practice areas where appropriate
- Liaise with and report to the multidisciplinary team in the provision of family integrated care
- Identify, manage and refer appropriately, infants requiring Safeguarding assessment
- Encourage parents and carers to be actively involved in the planning and delivery of care to their infant
- Promote health education within the clinical area for families
- Assist in the provision of family support and bereavement services
- Co-ordinate and manage the discharge/ transfer process of infants to other care services
- Responsible for the implementation of, and compliance with, local policies and guidelines
- Discharge care pathways:
-
-
- Organise and co-ordinate discharge planning meetings
- Facilitate parent skills training
- Co-ordinating IBLS training
-
-
- Identify infants suitable for Outreach
- Implementing the Outreach pathway
- Co-ordinating pre and post discharge home visits
Management
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of the nursing team, staff allocation, skill-mix, cot availability and service provision
- Assist in management of the nursing establishment including annual leave, the duty rota, absence/sickness and appropriate use of bank staff
- Participate in the recruitment and retention of nursing and support staff
- Identify and manage interpersonal conflicts that may affect the multidisciplinary team or an individual performance
- Responsible for the maintenance of accurate records, having due regard for legal aspects, confidentiality and informatics management
- Using Datix, complete pathway for investigating and managing incidents
- Contribute towards monitoring compliance with Trust Clinical Governance Strategies within Neonatal Services
- Assist the team leader with individual appraisals and personnel management
- Support the implementation of change in response to clinical, organisational or service requirements
- Responsible for the management and compliance with health and safety regulations and procedures within the Trust
- Responsible to the budget holder for the procurement of neonatal equipment and services
- Responsible for the management and efficient use of resources in the provision of neonatal care
- Maintain an awareness of the strategic development of the neonatal services and be a representative at local, regional and national meetings
- Respond to and assist with unscheduled service demands in other clinical areas
- Contributes to the development and implementation of discharge care pathways
Education and Training
- Responsible for own professional development using: Personal Development Review Plan Maintain a Professional Portfolio Undertake extended role skills
- Responsible for the continuing assessment of performance and the identification of development needs of the team members by: Facilitating staff members to meet PREP requirements Participating in the educational programmes for staff and trainees
- Provide mentorship, support and management to staff during learning experiences
- Participate in neonatal educational projects to set and maintain standards of practice
- Initiate, manage and participate in training activities to support staff development
This job description is neither definitive nor exhaustive and is not intended to be totally comprehensive. It may be reviewed in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder. This job description is to be read in conjunction with all current Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust policies, procedures & guidelines.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a similar role
- Competent clinical and practical skills
Desirable
- Previous community demonstrable experience
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Recognised Qualification in Speciality course
- NLS Provider
Desirable
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- An understanding of customer care in the clinical and home setting
- Competent in numeracy and literacy
Desirable
- Participation in research and audit projects
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a similar role
- Competent clinical and practical skills
Desirable
- Previous community demonstrable experience
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Recognised Qualification in Speciality course
- NLS Provider
Desirable
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- An understanding of customer care in the clinical and home setting
- Competent in numeracy and literacy
Desirable
- Participation in research and audit projects
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).
