Job summary
Neonatal Practice Development Nurse
Band 7 - Part Time: 22.5 hours per week
Do you want to be a part of an exciting and dynamic Neonatal Team? We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Neonatal Nurse. A vacancy has arisen for a Band 7 Practice Development Nurse to join our current team on Walnut to provide senior nursing leadership and clinical Practice Development expertise.
Walnut is a busy SCU with twenty-two cots, three of which are currently designated as high dependency and four as transitional care. Our birth rate is rising with around 5000 deliveries per year and we are business planning to become a LNU.
We are seeking a senior Practice Development Nurse to support nursing practice in the clinical environment. You will be well supported in your role by a Neonatal Matron, another PDN nurse and a senior nursing team of six clinically based Band 7 Senior Sisters. The Band 7 Senior Sisters lead a team of qualified Neonatal Nurses, Registered Children's Nurses, Registered Nurses, Nursery Nurses, Neonatal Support Workers and Neonatal Ward Administrators in caring for neonates.
Main duties of the job
The post holder co-ordinates, manages and is responsible for clinical practice development within Walnut and Neonatal Outreach. Responsible for ensuring that delivery of care to neonates is evidence based, and is also responsible for the delivery of training in relation to neonatal care.
You will work closely with the nursing, medical and midwifery team to ensure a high standard of nursing care, patient safety and experience through your Practice Development expertise.
In order to undertake this role we are looking for substantial post registered experience. The successful applicant will need to have:
A commitment to caring for sick neonates and leading the nursing team in advancing paediatric practice
Registration on Part 1 of the NMC register
At least 2 years post QIS experience.
A specific area of interest in the neonatal nursing setting which relates to Practice Development or Education.
A commitment to continuing to develop your own and others professional development
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. Due to the government regulations for mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19 for NHS employees, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. In order to comply with our duty of care, we require all of our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Your vaccination status will be a condition of your employment and evidence of vaccination will be obtained during the recruitment process, unless you are medically exempt.
Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities1. Clinical responsibilities:1.1 Responsible for facilitating the evidence based assessment of care needs of babies, and the development of programmes of care in relation to the needs of the neonate and family1.2 Responsible for facilitating the implementation of evidence based programmes of nursing care and evaluation of their effectiveness, ensuring that the care plan provides a continuous record of progress, response to treatment, rehabilitation and nursing care1.3 Responsible for the co-ordination, planning and implementation of a programme of clinical updating and education for all staff based on analysis of practice and training needs, maintaining accurate records for all staff1.4 Work in partnership with all staff, neonates and their families in order to support and encourage involvement in their care, thus supporting family centred care1.5 Takes the lead in facilitating support of parents, carers, siblings and other members of the neonates support network as appropriate1.6 Responsible for, and takes the lead in facilitating, setting, compiling and maintaining optimum standards of nursing care, ensuring thatnursing guidelines and policies are adhered to1.7 Participates in the clinical care of babies, working alongside andsupporting all staff in practice1.8 Facilitates the development of evidence based care and discharge of neonates and their families ensuring they receive safe and competent care during their stay1.9 Maintains own clinical competence in all areas of neonatal care both within the Trust, and by identification of own learning needs external to the Trust1.10 Provides a role model to all staff in the incorporation of clinical excellence, skills and theory into practice1.11 Is aware of the spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of the child and their family and endeavours to meet these at all times1.12 Participate in clinical audit and research programmes within paediatric areas1.13 Liase with the Ward staff, Childrens Hospital at Home Team, GP, Social Services, Health Visitor, Community Midwife or School Nurse and members of the multidisciplinary team as required in order to promote practice development1.14 Takes responsibility for the custody of all drugs by checking,ordering and administering them in line with Trust policy and ensuring that more junior staff are instructed in their safe handling and administration1.15 Aware of the location of emergency and resuscitation equipmentand procedures, and participates in the checking of emergencyequipment each shift, promoting safe practice1.16 Identifies in conjunction with the Ward Sister/Charge nurse andMatron, aspects of nursing care that require written guidance in the form of guidelines or policies, and co-ordinates the formation and introduction of these into clinical practice2. Managerial responsibilities:2.1 Reports to the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse, Matron or HoN any concerns in relation to patient care, the environment, staffing or any thing that may affect the service as a whole to babies and their families2.2 Reports any accidents or incidents involving children, relatives and staff to the Ward Sister/Charge nurse, Matron or HoN. Completes statements and incident form, reporting such incidents appropriately, undertaking investigations as required2.3 Acts as a neonatal specialist resource within the department,and within the Trust as a whole2.4 Participates in staff meetings in all areas, encouraging the exchange of and implementation of new ideas in practice2.5 Maintains accurate staff records in relation to study leave, ensuring that the Trust training database is kept up to date2.6 Reports any concerns to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, Matron, HoN. Liases with Named Nurse, Named doctor or other professionals as appropriate. Responsible for ensuring that allstaff attend child protection training annually2.7 Responsible for developing the provision of evidence based care, ensuring that there is effective communication within the ward and liaison with members of the multi disciplinary team and other services as required2.8 Ensures that all staff have the skills to access evidence bases toinform their own practice2.9 Exercises leadership within the ward, and supervises and coordinates the work of the ward team in relation to practicedevelopment2.10 Undertakes duties on different wards or departments within Childrens Services as required by service demands, within the 24hr period2.11 Actively ensures that all Trust policies are adhered to by self and all staff working within the department2.12 Arranges for patient property and valuables to be cared for according to Trust policy2.13 Develops collaborative working relationships with those professionals who have an impact on the development of practice and patient care within the department2.14 Responsible for, in conjunction with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, ensuring that nursing staff are clinically competent in the performance of their duties, and that they receive relevant training and assessment before being asked to perform those duties2.15 Responsible for ensuring that all staff are aware of their responsibility in the prevention and control of infection, liasing with the link nurses, Ward Sister/Charge nurse, Matron Nurse and members of the infection control team as required2.16 Assists in the recruitment and retention of all nursing staff, underthe guidance of the Senior Nurse2.17 Assist in the induction and orientation of all new starters3. Professional responsibilities:3.1 Organises, gives assistance to and mentors newly appointed staff, as part of their orientation process3.2 Acts as an effective role model to all staff, students, children and their families3.3 Promotes and maintains a professional appearance and mannerat all times in accordance with Trust policy3.4 Responsible for the promotion of accurate documentation andinformation systems both manually and by using the wards computer system3.5 Maintains and promotes confidentiality at all times ensuring thatinformation is only given out with appropriate permission3.6 Responsible for actively maintaining a safe environment for neonates and families, visitors and other staff, as required by the Health and Safety at Work Act, Health and Safety policy, Risk Management policy and COSHH regulations3.7 Acknowledges and abides by the NMC Code and is guided by advisory documents issued by the NMC3.8 Maintains and develops own professional practice, keeping abreast of new developments and concepts, both clinical and professional3.10 Maintains good relationships with staff organisations and voluntary bodie
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities1. Clinical responsibilities:1.1 Responsible for facilitating the evidence based assessment of care needs of babies, and the development of programmes of care in relation to the needs of the neonate and family1.2 Responsible for facilitating the implementation of evidence based programmes of nursing care and evaluation of their effectiveness, ensuring that the care plan provides a continuous record of progress, response to treatment, rehabilitation and nursing care1.3 Responsible for the co-ordination, planning and implementation of a programme of clinical updating and education for all staff based on analysis of practice and training needs, maintaining accurate records for all staff1.4 Work in partnership with all staff, neonates and their families in order to support and encourage involvement in their care, thus supporting family centred care1.5 Takes the lead in facilitating support of parents, carers, siblings and other members of the neonates support network as appropriate1.6 Responsible for, and takes the lead in facilitating, setting, compiling and maintaining optimum standards of nursing care, ensuring thatnursing guidelines and policies are adhered to1.7 Participates in the clinical care of babies, working alongside andsupporting all staff in practice1.8 Facilitates the development of evidence based care and discharge of neonates and their families ensuring they receive safe and competent care during their stay1.9 Maintains own clinical competence in all areas of neonatal care both within the Trust, and by identification of own learning needs external to the Trust1.10 Provides a role model to all staff in the incorporation of clinical excellence, skills and theory into practice1.11 Is aware of the spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of the child and their family and endeavours to meet these at all times1.12 Participate in clinical audit and research programmes within paediatric areas1.13 Liase with the Ward staff, Childrens Hospital at Home Team, GP, Social Services, Health Visitor, Community Midwife or School Nurse and members of the multidisciplinary team as required in order to promote practice development1.14 Takes responsibility for the custody of all drugs by checking,ordering and administering them in line with Trust policy and ensuring that more junior staff are instructed in their safe handling and administration1.15 Aware of the location of emergency and resuscitation equipmentand procedures, and participates in the checking of emergencyequipment each shift, promoting safe practice1.16 Identifies in conjunction with the Ward Sister/Charge nurse andMatron, aspects of nursing care that require written guidance in the form of guidelines or policies, and co-ordinates the formation and introduction of these into clinical practice2. Managerial responsibilities:2.1 Reports to the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse, Matron or HoN any concerns in relation to patient care, the environment, staffing or any thing that may affect the service as a whole to babies and their families2.2 Reports any accidents or incidents involving children, relatives and staff to the Ward Sister/Charge nurse, Matron or HoN. Completes statements and incident form, reporting such incidents appropriately, undertaking investigations as required2.3 Acts as a neonatal specialist resource within the department,and within the Trust as a whole2.4 Participates in staff meetings in all areas, encouraging the exchange of and implementation of new ideas in practice2.5 Maintains accurate staff records in relation to study leave, ensuring that the Trust training database is kept up to date2.6 Reports any concerns to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, Matron, HoN. Liases with Named Nurse, Named doctor or other professionals as appropriate. Responsible for ensuring that allstaff attend child protection training annually2.7 Responsible for developing the provision of evidence based care, ensuring that there is effective communication within the ward and liaison with members of the multi disciplinary team and other services as required2.8 Ensures that all staff have the skills to access evidence bases toinform their own practice2.9 Exercises leadership within the ward, and supervises and coordinates the work of the ward team in relation to practicedevelopment2.10 Undertakes duties on different wards or departments within Childrens Services as required by service demands, within the 24hr period2.11 Actively ensures that all Trust policies are adhered to by self and all staff working within the department2.12 Arranges for patient property and valuables to be cared for according to Trust policy2.13 Develops collaborative working relationships with those professionals who have an impact on the development of practice and patient care within the department2.14 Responsible for, in conjunction with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, ensuring that nursing staff are clinically competent in the performance of their duties, and that they receive relevant training and assessment before being asked to perform those duties2.15 Responsible for ensuring that all staff are aware of their responsibility in the prevention and control of infection, liasing with the link nurses, Ward Sister/Charge nurse, Matron Nurse and members of the infection control team as required2.16 Assists in the recruitment and retention of all nursing staff, underthe guidance of the Senior Nurse2.17 Assist in the induction and orientation of all new starters3. Professional responsibilities:3.1 Organises, gives assistance to and mentors newly appointed staff, as part of their orientation process3.2 Acts as an effective role model to all staff, students, children and their families3.3 Promotes and maintains a professional appearance and mannerat all times in accordance with Trust policy3.4 Responsible for the promotion of accurate documentation andinformation systems both manually and by using the wards computer system3.5 Maintains and promotes confidentiality at all times ensuring thatinformation is only given out with appropriate permission3.6 Responsible for actively maintaining a safe environment for neonates and families, visitors and other staff, as required by the Health and Safety at Work Act, Health and Safety policy, Risk Management policy and COSHH regulations3.7 Acknowledges and abides by the NMC Code and is guided by advisory documents issued by the NMC3.8 Maintains and develops own professional practice, keeping abreast of new developments and concepts, both clinical and professional3.10 Maintains good relationships with staff organisations and voluntary bodie
Person Specification
Educational achievements, qualifications and training
Essential
- Registration on part 1 or 8 of the NMC register
- Diploma or degree in relevant subject
- QIS
- Mentorship qualification
- Evidence of CPD
- NLS
- Teaching skills
- Highly competent clinical practitioner
Desirable
- Masters degree or equivalent
- Management qualification
- Cannulation /phlebotomy skills
- Evidence of further study
- NVQ Assessors training
- Child protection qualification
- Ability to lead and manage a team in relation to practice development
Experience
Essential
- At least four years post registration neonatal nursing experience, of which one year should be at Band 6, working in an acute neonatal care environment
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Quality issues pertinent to paediatric and neonatal nursing
- Previous management experience
- Substantial safeguarding children experience
Desirable
- Experience of other care setting
- Previous practice development experience
- Neonatal ITU experience
Person Specification
Educational achievements, qualifications and training
Essential
- Registration on part 1 or 8 of the NMC register
- Diploma or degree in relevant subject
- QIS
- Mentorship qualification
- Evidence of CPD
- NLS
- Teaching skills
- Highly competent clinical practitioner
Desirable
- Masters degree or equivalent
- Management qualification
- Cannulation /phlebotomy skills
- Evidence of further study
- NVQ Assessors training
- Child protection qualification
- Ability to lead and manage a team in relation to practice development
Experience
Essential
- At least four years post registration neonatal nursing experience, of which one year should be at Band 6, working in an acute neonatal care environment
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Quality issues pertinent to paediatric and neonatal nursing
- Previous management experience
- Substantial safeguarding children experience
Desirable
- Experience of other care setting
- Previous practice development experience
- Neonatal ITU experience
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
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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).
