Job summary
If you are a Registered Children's or Adult Nurse or a Registered Midwife who wants to specialise in the care of sick preterm babies and their families then why not join us at our forward thinking Level 1 Special Care Baby Unit at QEQM Hospital in Margate, Kent. Our unit provides care for babies and families from the local East Kent community and has 12 Special Care and 2 High Dependency cots and there are opportunities to work at the neonatal intensive care unit at William Harvey Hospital although the post is primarily for SCBU.
Main duties of the job
Our Practice Development Lead and Clinical Skills Facilitator will support you with a bespoke induction package (working alongside Preceptorship if appropriate). You will be supported in all areas of the unit with a plan to undertake the Neonatal Intensive Care Course within a year to provide you with the much sought after Specialist Qualification in Neonatal Nursing.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 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 frontline 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.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust
Desirable
- Previous experience in Neonatal or Paediatric Nursing
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
- Completion of Preceptorship
Skills
Essential
- Good written and spoken English
- Ability to be an effective team member
- Proven competence in clinical skills
- Basic IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Understanding of own development and training needs
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Subpart 1 Adult or Children's Nurse, midwife on the NMC Register
Desirable
- Recognised neonatal qualification i.e. ENB 405
- Qualification in practice learning and assessment
- Neonatal Life Support
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust
Desirable
- Previous experience in Neonatal or Paediatric Nursing
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
- Completion of Preceptorship
Skills
Essential
- Good written and spoken English
- Ability to be an effective team member
- Proven competence in clinical skills
- Basic IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Understanding of own development and training needs
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Subpart 1 Adult or Children's Nurse, midwife on the NMC Register
Desirable
- Recognised neonatal qualification i.e. ENB 405
- Qualification in practice learning and assessment
- Neonatal Life Support
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).
