Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Band 8B

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner who are ready to progress to operate at the level of a middle grade doctor working within agreed protocols and guidelines.

This role is a full time post with 70% split for clinical care and 30% for Education/SIM Lead role with opportunities to undertake research Quality Improvement work.

As part of this role we will offer the funding and support for post graduate study for a simulation course.

Please feel free to contact us to organise an informal visit to meet our amazing teams.

Main duties of the job

The ANNP crosses the clinical boundaries between nursing and medical care enabling them to take on the role and responsibilities formerly undertaken by junior medical staff and works independently with clinical supervision provided by a Consultant Neonatologist. This includes working single-handedly out of hours with telephone support from a Paediatric Consultant.

The 8b postholder will operate at the level of a middle grade doctor.

The ANNP works within the multidisciplinary team to deliver advanced clinical neonatal nursing and medical practice, education, audits, supports quality improvement projects and clinical leadership.

The post holder will use collaborative and independent judgement to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement, manage and evaluate clinical nursing and medical care and management of babies.

The post holder will work within agreed UHSussex Trust / Unit protocols and guidelines, which include resuscitation, initiation of treatment including mechanical ventilation, ordering and administration of drugs and intravenous fluids.

The post holder will provide expert professional advice to junior medical and nursing staff, less experienced ANNPs and parents/carers in respect of the management of their sick baby.

About us

Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richard's Hospital, Tertiary experience at Trevor Mann Baby Unit, Brighton

Spitalfield Lane,

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richard's Hospital, Tertiary experience at Trevor Mann Baby Unit, Brighton

Spitalfield Lane,

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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