Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for clinical Band 7's to join our Neonatal Team. The shift lead will work in partnership with a team of highly skilled Consultants and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners who work collaboratively to deliver high quality care to our small patients and their families.
We are a busy Level 2 LNU and care for babies born from 27 weeks gestation. We take pride in providing an environment in which our neonatal families can grow, thrive, and develop.
The neonatal unit at SWBH comprise of total of 29 cots; 5 intensive care cots, 5 high dependency cots and 19 special care cots. We are launching our 8 bedded transitional care unit and are excited to be settled in the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.
We have a dedicated and dynamic multidisciplinary team who strive to maintain the highest quality and standards of care to our neonatal population. The successful applicant will join our dedicated team of Neonatologists, Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, and Neonatal Community Outreach Team to provide family centered care for our patients and families.
Main duties of the job
Provide leadership and direction to the nursing team.
Provide effective day to day shift management of the Neonatal Unit.
Promote and maintain organisational and professional standards.
Promote a learning environment in the Neonatal Unit.
Promote research and evidence based practice.
To be accountable for the quality of care delivered within the unit by the team and work with our ODN/LMNS
About us
At SWB we strive to be at the forefront of innovative maternity and neonatal care. We are a friendly team and serve a demographically varied population. We are proud to be dedicated to women and children's healthcare and are committed to offer choice to women and their families for whom we provide care.
- Our maternity services have been recently classed as 'Good' following an unannounced CQC inspection.
- We are proud of our approach to multidisciplinary working between our midwives, nurses and medical staff. We are committed to creating the best place to work, where all staff can reach their full potential. We are also committed to the well-being of our staff.
- We haved moved to state of the art facilities as part of our move to the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital
Our move to MMUH is the beginning of a fresh chapter in our ambitious journey to be the nation's leading provider of integrated care. This new state of the art acute hospital in Smethwick will bring together all acute services onto one site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for details on the main duties and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for details on the main duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in neonatal setting
- Team leader experience
- Relevant experience in an acute Neo natal setting
- Evidence of previous resource management experience
- Experience in research and audit
Qualification
Essential
- RN Adult or Child Branch/ Midwifery
- Current NMC registration
- Post graduate qualification relevant to clinical speciality Neo Natal Pathway
- Degree level qualification in health related subject or be willing to work towards
- Leadership or management qualification.
- Teaching and Assessing qualifications.
- Neonatal life support (NLS)
Desirable
- Counselling Skills Certificate qualification
- Masters degree or working towards
- European Computer Driving Licence qualifications (ECDL)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in neonatal setting
- Team leader experience
- Relevant experience in an acute Neo natal setting
- Evidence of previous resource management experience
- Experience in research and audit
Qualification
Essential
- RN Adult or Child Branch/ Midwifery
- Current NMC registration
- Post graduate qualification relevant to clinical speciality Neo Natal Pathway
- Degree level qualification in health related subject or be willing to work towards
- Leadership or management qualification.
- Teaching and Assessing qualifications.
- Neonatal life support (NLS)
Desirable
- Counselling Skills Certificate qualification
- Masters degree or working towards
- European Computer Driving Licence qualifications (ECDL)
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).
