Band 6 Neonatal Deputy Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing safe, effective, evidence based care to babies and their families

Ensures that care is assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated on an individualised basis, taking into account the needs of the baby and their family

Provides appropriate developmental care to all babies

Acts as an advocate, upholding the best interests of the baby and their family

Organise and undertake safe transfer of babies within the hospital and between hospitals, adhering to unit policy

Administers medications safely according to Newborn Care Unit policy and NMC guidelines

Undertakes an annual medications assessment

Is able to assess and recognise emergencies with Newborn Care, interpreting information and taking appropriate action, seeking support when required

Works collaboratively with families involving them in their babies care and decision making

Ensures families receive appropriate education to be able to care for their baby

Undertakes discharge planning in a timely manner working with families

Work alongside medical staff to share information with families, including breaking sensitive or bad news

Takes appropriate action when an incident occurs and ensures that incidents are reported appropriately via the Ulysses system

Responds to complaints effectively, seeking support when required

Professional

Clearly documents plans of care and care given in line with NMC and Trust policies

Maintains effective communication with families and colleagues

Is able to communicate in demanding and challenging situations, seeking support when required

Maintains confidentiality at all times

Completes competencies related to the care of babies in a timely manner

Treats families and colleagues with compassion and respect

Practices in accordance with NMC guidelines and scope of practice, local, directorate and Trust policies

Keep up to date with current neonatal practice

Complete all required statutory training, including a yearly resuscitation update

Contributes to the orientation, development and training needs of students and new staff

Takes personal responsibility for their own learning and professional growth

Keeps up to date with local and national professional issues

Participates in clinical supervision and the appraisal process

Organisational

Works collaboratively with other clinical areas to promote good working relationships and joined up thinking

Liaises with other clinical areas to provide effective hand over for babies transferred to other areas

Co-ordinate the care of babies and their families with other members of the health care team

Managerial and Leadership

Co-ordinates nursing activity on the unit to ensure smooth running of the unit, including being in charge of High Dependency and on occasion overall in charge of the unit

Acts as a clinical leader and role model for all members of the neonatal nursing team

Ensures a high standard of nursing care is maintained across the Newborn Care Unit

Encourage practice which develops partnership with parents and maximises their contribution to the care of their babies

Recognises and values the contribution of all members of the Newborn Care Unit team

Supports senior members of staff in the safe running of the unit

Contribute to and take a lead in implementing agreed changes within Newborn Care

Anticipates and contributes to the orientation, development and educational needs of students and junior staff

Participates and contributes to clinical audits, quality improvement projects and research on the unit

Participates and undertakes clinical supervision and appraisals

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Childrens/Adult) or Registered Midwife (2) Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of an ongoing NMC revalidation. (2) Recognised qualification in Neonatal Nursing Practice(QIS) (2) (6)

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice. (1) Practice Assessor and Supervisor Training (1) (2)

Clinical Practice

Essential

• Articulate and knowledgeable of skills needed to deliver a high standard of care in the area of practice. (2) Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role (2) Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team. (2) Able to document observations, results, decisions and actions etc. effectively in patient's notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team. (2) Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team (2) Able to proactively contribute to the education of learners and non-registered and less experienced staff. (2) Demonstrates ability to manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients. (2) Nursing care within a Neonatal setting (2) (16)

Desirable

• Nursing care in an Acute setting (1) (1)

Leadership and Management

Essential

• Excellent communication skills. (2) Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate. (2) Demonstrates ability to maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice, conduct or decision making in conjunction with team leaders/ward manager/unit co-ordinator. (2) Acts as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice. (2) Able to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective care delivery. (2) Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety. (2) (12)

Desirable

• Previous substantive management experience of specific clinical area (1) Previous experience in the relevant specialty (1) Previous experience of managing clinical incidents and complaints. (1) (3)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Employer's website

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