Job summary
Our neonatal service consists of a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Kent. This unit provides care for babies and families from the local East Kent community but also from further afield via the Emergency Bed Service (EBS). We have 7 ITU cots, 4 HDU cots and 14 SC Cots. We care for babies of all gestations, requiring medical intensive care. We work closely with our colleagues throughout KSS Neonatal ODN. Our sister unit at The Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (QEQM) Hospital in Margate has 12 SC and 2 HDU cots and cares for babies above 32 weeks gestation. Whilst based at the William Harvey Hospital, this post would give the successful candidate the fantastic opportunity to work across both sites caring for patients with a variety of needs.
We would love to welcome you to our team!
Main duties of the job
As a team we are working hard to ensure that we give babies and their families the best possible start in life; keeping their needs firmly at the heart of everything that we do. Whether a baby has been born too soon or develops unexpected health complications, we are proud and committed to support them and their family in this journey.
We are currently seeking a band 5 nurse to join our team. Whether you come from a neonatal, paediatric, midwifery or adult background, we would love to hear from you. We can offer you a rewarding, flexible and supportive role within our progressive neonatal service.
Details of the job duties can be found in the accompanying Job Description.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'.We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering front line staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Subpart 1 Adult or Children's Nurse, midwife on the NMC Register
Desirable
- qualification in teaching and assessing
- NLS course
- Recognised neonatal qualification
Clinical skills
Essential
- recent experience in acute Trust
- proven competence in clinical skills
Desirable
- Previous experience in Neonatal, Paediatric Nursing or Midwifery
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
- Completion of Preceptorship
- Advanced skills
Governance
Essential
- A commitment to preserve patient safety and minimise risk and harm for our patients, their families, visitors and our staff. Evidence of positive feedback from patients/families and colleagues.
- Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Understanding of own development and training needs
Desirable
- experience of using incident reporting systems
- research/audit experience
personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Upholds and models the Trust values and standards as outlined in the NMC Code of Conduct.
- motivation to learn and develop
- a positive outlook
Desirable
other
Essential
- Good written and spoken English
- Basic IT skills
- willingness to travel between the sites and work flexibly
Desirable
- able to speak additional languages
- car driver
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Subpart 1 Adult or Children's Nurse, midwife on the NMC Register
Desirable
- qualification in teaching and assessing
- NLS course
- Recognised neonatal qualification
Clinical skills
Essential
- recent experience in acute Trust
- proven competence in clinical skills
Desirable
- Previous experience in Neonatal, Paediatric Nursing or Midwifery
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
- Completion of Preceptorship
- Advanced skills
Governance
Essential
- A commitment to preserve patient safety and minimise risk and harm for our patients, their families, visitors and our staff. Evidence of positive feedback from patients/families and colleagues.
- Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Understanding of own development and training needs
Desirable
- experience of using incident reporting systems
- research/audit experience
personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Upholds and models the Trust values and standards as outlined in the NMC Code of Conduct.
- motivation to learn and develop
- a positive outlook
Desirable
other
Essential
- Good written and spoken English
- Basic IT skills
- willingness to travel between the sites and work flexibly
Desirable
- able to speak additional languages
- car driver
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).
