Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and clinically experienced Senior
Nurse who can demonstrate sound clinical skills and leadership qualities to
effectively manage and lead Mid Yorkshire's Neonatal Service.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the busiest level two within the
region. The Neonatal Unit at Pinderfields is a level 2 Local Neonatal Unit. On
the neonatal unit, we have 22 cots, consisting of 3 Intensive Care cots, 4 High
Dependency Cots and 15 Special Care cots. We have a 5 cot Transitional Care
Unit. We also have two neonatal flats.
There is a seven-day service provided by the Neonatal Outreach team. We
also have dedicated support from clinical education to support people and
service development.
The applicant will work closely together with matron, head of clinical
services, patient safety teams and governance teams to ensure care provided is
of high standard.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and
co-ordinating the clinical, managerial, and educational requirements of the
unit ensuring adequate systems are in place to support continuity over a 24
hour/ 7day period.
They will provide support to all staff and will be required to work in
partnership with all multi-disciplinary teams and will be responsible for
providing line management, leadership and professional development for all
members of staff who work within the Neonatal Unit and Transitional Care Unit.
In return we offer;
Full and part time options in a Trust working towards the principles of
Flex for the Future.
A robust Induction program individually tailored to personal needs.
A supportive multidisciplinary team in which to work.
Continuing
educational opportunities, supported by Post Qualification Development
Education Unit.
If you require any further information or would like to visit us, please
contact Matron Sarah Brennan on s.brennan@nhs.net.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The senior
sister/charge nurse will actively participate in overseeing the management of
the clinical area. They will act as
mentor, supervisor, and line manager to senior and junior clinical staff. The senior sister/charge nurse is primarily
responsible for the clinical management of the unit and is integrated
governance.
To maintain personal clinical skills and in-depth specialist neonatal
nursing knowledge. To act as a resource and a role model of professional
competence in an area where extensive nursing intervention and use of
technology is required.
Promote/work within
the NMC statutory framework. i.e. code of practice, Scope of professional
practice, and standards for Administration of medicines, and Standards for
Record Keeping.
Implement change by
participating/leading in the development of ward/department protocols, policies,
guidelines, and care pathways with other members of the MDT. To ensure that
these are communicated with staff.
Contribute to the learning
environment, education and training strategies within the Neonatal unit and
Transitional care.
Disseminate best
practice throughout the department and directorate.
Act as a clinical
expert within the Neonatal speciality whilst delivering high levels of direct
care to patients.
Support the
promotion of joint working with other professionals, agencies, clinical
services, and patient/carers.
Managers Nursing
staff allocated to the Unit during the span of duty and is responsible for
their efficient deployment, and to supervise the delivery of quality nursing
care.
To act as a change
agent utilising the principles of evidence-based practice promoting family
centred care.
To recognise
deteriorations in clinical conditions and initiate a rapid and appropriate
response.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The senior
sister/charge nurse will actively participate in overseeing the management of
the clinical area. They will act as
mentor, supervisor, and line manager to senior and junior clinical staff. The senior sister/charge nurse is primarily
responsible for the clinical management of the unit and is integrated
governance.
To maintain personal clinical skills and in-depth specialist neonatal
nursing knowledge. To act as a resource and a role model of professional
competence in an area where extensive nursing intervention and use of
technology is required.
Promote/work within
the NMC statutory framework. i.e. code of practice, Scope of professional
practice, and standards for Administration of medicines, and Standards for
Record Keeping.
Implement change by
participating/leading in the development of ward/department protocols, policies,
guidelines, and care pathways with other members of the MDT. To ensure that
these are communicated with staff.
Contribute to the learning
environment, education and training strategies within the Neonatal unit and
Transitional care.
Disseminate best
practice throughout the department and directorate.
Act as a clinical
expert within the Neonatal speciality whilst delivering high levels of direct
care to patients.
Support the
promotion of joint working with other professionals, agencies, clinical
services, and patient/carers.
Managers Nursing
staff allocated to the Unit during the span of duty and is responsible for
their efficient deployment, and to supervise the delivery of quality nursing
care.
To act as a change
agent utilising the principles of evidence-based practice promoting family
centred care.
To recognise
deteriorations in clinical conditions and initiate a rapid and appropriate
response.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent neonatal nursing skills.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
- Lead, influence and motivate others.
- Effective management, leadership and organisational skills.
- Effective teaching, training and preceptorship skills.
- Appraisals.
Other Factors
Essential
- Able to access all Trust sites.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Midwife.
- Evidence of ongoing Professional development and training.
- Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing.
- Evidence of management training.
Desirable
- First level degree or evidence of working towards a degree.
- Evidence of post graduate study in clinically related subject or management related subject.
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience and competencies necessary for the role.
- Experience in coordinating a shift and supervision of staff.
- Experience in recognising the sick child.
- Experience of physical assessment skills.
- Effective clinical leadership and experience of management change.
Desirable
- Experience of Managing Staff.
- Research awareness and leading an audit.
knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional autonomy and an understanding of professional accountability.
- Influence and lead service development and delivery.
- Function and contribute effectively to Trust wide initiatives.
Desirable
- Teaching and presentation skills.
- IT skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deal with difficult situations.
- Optimistic.
- Energetic.
- Creative.
- Flexible.
- Visionary Family focused approach to care and services.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Displays professional integrity and credibility.
- Ability to network within the Trust and externally.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent neonatal nursing skills.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
- Lead, influence and motivate others.
- Effective management, leadership and organisational skills.
- Effective teaching, training and preceptorship skills.
- Appraisals.
Other Factors
Essential
- Able to access all Trust sites.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Midwife.
- Evidence of ongoing Professional development and training.
- Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing.
- Evidence of management training.
Desirable
- First level degree or evidence of working towards a degree.
- Evidence of post graduate study in clinically related subject or management related subject.
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience and competencies necessary for the role.
- Experience in coordinating a shift and supervision of staff.
- Experience in recognising the sick child.
- Experience of physical assessment skills.
- Effective clinical leadership and experience of management change.
Desirable
- Experience of Managing Staff.
- Research awareness and leading an audit.
knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional autonomy and an understanding of professional accountability.
- Influence and lead service development and delivery.
- Function and contribute effectively to Trust wide initiatives.
Desirable
- Teaching and presentation skills.
- IT skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deal with difficult situations.
- Optimistic.
- Energetic.
- Creative.
- Flexible.
- Visionary Family focused approach to care and services.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Displays professional integrity and credibility.
- Ability to network within the Trust and externally.
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).
