Job summary
Closing Date: 06.04.25(this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 07.04.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 14.04.25
Band 6* within the
first year of training
Band 7 subsequent to successful progression into the second year
Band 7 third year of training until completion of End Point Assessment
Band 8a awarded on successful completion of year 3
The post holder will practice under supervision whilst in clinical placement areas, to provide advanced patient-centred care (within an agreed scope of practice). This will encompass the four pillars of advanced practice and incorporate the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment. They will assist in the safe assessment, management, referral and discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in any area of the clinical placement.
Throughout the training programme the post holder will develop the skills of an autonomous practitioner ensuring that evidence based practice is inherent in as aspects within the neonatal/maternity setting.
On completion the practitioner will have demonstrated clinical expertise, competence, confidence and be able to work within an autonomous and defined sphere of practice, maintaining records and in collaboration with healthcare colleagues.
Main duties of the job
To deliver and participate, in the clinical care of babies admitted to the NNU.
To attend delivery and participate under supervision in the resuscitation of the newborn, transferring referrals safely to the NNU
Under supervision, provide a level of advanced and comprehensive health assessment based on a specialist body of knowledge. To appropriately assess, examine, investigate, diagnose and treat the newborn, resulting in safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of the newborn within the specified boundaries of the role as a trainee.
Under supervision, using an extended scope of practice beyond own profession, review all information available, including interpretation of laboratory and radiological results. Utilising a systematic process of assessment and critical reasoning with the support of your clinical supervisor, make a differential diagnosis, and record and initiate an appropriate newborn management plan prioritising the most probable diagnosis.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver and participate, in the clinical care of babies admitted to the NNU.
To attend delivery and participate under supervision in the resuscitation of the newborn, transferring referrals safely to the NNU
Under supervision, provide a level of advanced and comprehensive health assessment based on a specialist body of knowledge. To appropriately assess, examine, investigate, diagnose and treat the newborn, resulting in safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of the newborn within the specified boundaries of the role as a trainee.
Under supervision, using an extended scope of practice beyond own profession, review all information available, including interpretation of laboratory and radiological results. Utilising a systematic process of assessment and critical reasoning with the support of your clinical supervisor, make a differential diagnosis, and record and initiate an appropriate newborn management plan prioritising the most probable diagnosis.
Choose an area of special interest within advanced clinical practice with the intention to develop and take forward in the Advanced Clinical Practitioner role. Contribute in the development of a specialist service and act as a change agent and facilitate the change process whilst encouraging others to be innovative and adaptable in the approach to change.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver and participate, in the clinical care of babies admitted to the NNU.
To attend delivery and participate under supervision in the resuscitation of the newborn, transferring referrals safely to the NNU
Under supervision, provide a level of advanced and comprehensive health assessment based on a specialist body of knowledge. To appropriately assess, examine, investigate, diagnose and treat the newborn, resulting in safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of the newborn within the specified boundaries of the role as a trainee.
Under supervision, using an extended scope of practice beyond own profession, review all information available, including interpretation of laboratory and radiological results. Utilising a systematic process of assessment and critical reasoning with the support of your clinical supervisor, make a differential diagnosis, and record and initiate an appropriate newborn management plan prioritising the most probable diagnosis.
Choose an area of special interest within advanced clinical practice with the intention to develop and take forward in the Advanced Clinical Practitioner role. Contribute in the development of a specialist service and act as a change agent and facilitate the change process whilst encouraging others to be innovative and adaptable in the approach to change.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of depth and breadth of senior level practice appropriate to advanced level with a minimum of 5 years post qualification working in the neonatal care setting
- Evidence of practical contributions to the development of service and care pathways in the last 2 years
- Managerial responsibility including supervision and appraisal of junior staff
- Evidence of continuous professional development and the practical application of new skills to the work place, demonstrating specialist expertise.
- Evidence of contribution to audit programmes within practice
- Evidence of relevant involvement in meeting the Trust clinical governance objectives
- Experience working in Neonatal Care
Desirable
- Experience working as a Band 6
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage time and workload effectively and to work in a high pressure environment
- Highly developed clinical assessment, analytical and problem solving skills, including generic healthcare aspects to accurately manage complex patient presentations to an excellent professional standard
- Evidence of commitment to personal and staff development and training
- Self-aware reflective practitioner able to envisage the role, and understand and manage inherent pressures of the role
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Desirable
- Advanced Neonatal life support instructor
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 NMC
- Qualified in Specialty Qualification
- Degree-level (2:2) qualification
- Minimum grade C GCSE English and Maths or equivalent or wiling to undertake during the MSc course
- NLS qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of depth and breadth of senior level practice appropriate to advanced level with a minimum of 5 years post qualification working in the neonatal care setting
- Evidence of practical contributions to the development of service and care pathways in the last 2 years
- Managerial responsibility including supervision and appraisal of junior staff
- Evidence of continuous professional development and the practical application of new skills to the work place, demonstrating specialist expertise.
- Evidence of contribution to audit programmes within practice
- Evidence of relevant involvement in meeting the Trust clinical governance objectives
- Experience working in Neonatal Care
Desirable
- Experience working as a Band 6
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage time and workload effectively and to work in a high pressure environment
- Highly developed clinical assessment, analytical and problem solving skills, including generic healthcare aspects to accurately manage complex patient presentations to an excellent professional standard
- Evidence of commitment to personal and staff development and training
- Self-aware reflective practitioner able to envisage the role, and understand and manage inherent pressures of the role
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Desirable
- Advanced Neonatal life support instructor
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 NMC
- Qualified in Specialty Qualification
- Degree-level (2:2) qualification
- Minimum grade C GCSE English and Maths or equivalent or wiling to undertake during the MSc course
- NLS qualification
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bradford Royal Infirmary
Duckworth Lane
BD9 6RJ
