Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 staff nurse to join our friendly, experienced and supportive team on the Neonatal Unit. We are one of three Tertiary Level 3 Neonatal Intensive units providing Specialist care to sick term and preterm baby's. The unit comprises of 37 cots, 9 Intensive Care, 9 High Dependency and 19, Special Care. The Neonatal Unit offers therapies such as cooling, high frequency oscillation and nitric.
We also provide a Transitional Care service to reduce separation for baby's and their families and a well established outreach and research team.
We are proud to say we have achieved a Green accreditation in Family Integrated Care and give high standards of care to the baby's and work in partnership with the families and Stage One Baby Friendly Accreditation.
Main duties of the job
Caring for sick and preterm baby's who require specialist Intensive Care, high dependency and Special Care. As a member of our team you will be supported to be flexible, reliable and motivated to foster a positive working environment which allows staff to show initiative and thrive.
To continue to work in partnership with the family to empower them to care for their baby, and also working towards accreditation for Baby Friendly Initiative.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/working-with-us/our-values/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.
This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.
This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1.Registered Nurse (child/adult) or registered midwife
- 2.Degree or diploma in nursing
Knowledge
Essential
- 2.Interest/knowledge of NHS and health issues.
Desirable
- 1.Have a clear under-standing of issues that influence neonatal nursing.
Experience
Essential
- 1.Experience of working in a clinical environment 2.Commitment to evidence-based practice
Desirable
- 3.Experience of working within a neonatal speciality
Skills
Essential
- 1.Good written and verbal communication skills 2.Ability to provide good written reports 3.Ability to monitor and review change 4.Team building skills 5.Good motivator 6.Basic computer skills
Other
Essential
- 1.High level of personal and professional credibility 2.Diplomatic and sensitive to the needs of others 3.Ability to work in a demanding environment 4.Approachable to your colleagues 5.Ability to work within a team 6.Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service 7.Good attendance record 8.Satisfactory pre-employment screening
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1.Registered Nurse (child/adult) or registered midwife
- 2.Degree or diploma in nursing
Knowledge
Essential
- 2.Interest/knowledge of NHS and health issues.
Desirable
- 1.Have a clear under-standing of issues that influence neonatal nursing.
Experience
Essential
- 1.Experience of working in a clinical environment 2.Commitment to evidence-based practice
Desirable
- 3.Experience of working within a neonatal speciality
Skills
Essential
- 1.Good written and verbal communication skills 2.Ability to provide good written reports 3.Ability to monitor and review change 4.Team building skills 5.Good motivator 6.Basic computer skills
Other
Essential
- 1.High level of personal and professional credibility 2.Diplomatic and sensitive to the needs of others 3.Ability to work in a demanding environment 4.Approachable to your colleagues 5.Ability to work within a team 6.Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service 7.Good attendance record 8.Satisfactory pre-employment screening
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).