Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge in a rewarding environment?
Would you like to support career development, education and training for Neonatal Unit clinical staff?
Applications are invited for Band 7 Neonatal Practice Development Nurse to work within our neonatal unit.
We have a 12 month fixed term position available (full-time / part-time / job-share considered), for individuals with a positive attitude and good communication skills, who are keen to share their clinical knowledge and experience to support and enhance the learning on the ward.
Our Neonatal Unit is situated within Broomfield Hospital, and is part of the East of England Operational Delivery Network. The Neonatal Ward is a Level 2 Local Unit and offers comprehensive neonatal services, which include Intensive Care cots, High Dependency cots, Special Care cots, and a Transitional Care Service.
We have achieved Gold Award Bliss Accreditation. We strive to provide high quality, safe and effective care and are looking for someone with the vision, skill and enthusiasm to help take the unit forward.
We have Stage 2 BFI and continue to work towards stage 3.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 7 Neonatal Practice Development Nurse, you will have the Neonatal Qualified in Speciality Course, NLS Course, Mentorship/Practice Assessor & Supervision (or equivalent) course, and have the vision and skills to faciliate high quality clinical learning for the current and future workforce.
As a senior member of the team, you will be a professional role model and enhance the clinical and learning environment, providing support to staff and students to provide excellent care to our neonatal patients and their families.
To be successful you will possess excellent organisational, communication and team working skills, and the ability to deliver high quality, holistic care with an emphasis on working in partnership with children and their families.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- work closely with the management team to ensure that the patient experience is of the highest quality, inspiring patient, and public confidence. This will be achieved through high visibility, accessibility, and surveillance.
- maintain a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies and Procedures.
- display strong professional leadership qualities, which are critical to the quality ofcare, staff morale and the learning environment.
- facilitate clinical staff caring for neonatal patients in identifying opportunities for maintaining and improving standards of patient care.
- provide and facilitate teaching, practice development and professional learninginitiatives within neonatal areas for all nursing and medical staff.
- offer professional guidance and support to clinical staff.
- support and facilitate innovation in care provision in a structured and systematic way.
- participate in the development of guidelines and implementation in practice andensure these are audited.
- work closely with the management team and neonatal nurses to ensure robust processes are in place to meet the units governance, training, and education agenda.
- support with the management of the practice assessor and supervisor requirements for the Neonatal Unit.
- be responsible for the support and development of all neonatal staff, particularly newly qualified, new members of the team, those undertaking QIS course and those on supervised practice.
- support the management team in the review of workforce requirements, skill mix and recruitment to ensure a workforce fit for practice and safe levels of staffing skill mix and numbers within the neonatal unit.
- work collaboratively with all disciplines to promote the development of a competent workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- work closely with the management team to ensure that the patient experience is of the highest quality, inspiring patient, and public confidence. This will be achieved through high visibility, accessibility, and surveillance.
- maintain a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies and Procedures.
- display strong professional leadership qualities, which are critical to the quality ofcare, staff morale and the learning environment.
- facilitate clinical staff caring for neonatal patients in identifying opportunities for maintaining and improving standards of patient care.
- provide and facilitate teaching, practice development and professional learninginitiatives within neonatal areas for all nursing and medical staff.
- offer professional guidance and support to clinical staff.
- support and facilitate innovation in care provision in a structured and systematic way.
- participate in the development of guidelines and implementation in practice andensure these are audited.
- work closely with the management team and neonatal nurses to ensure robust processes are in place to meet the units governance, training, and education agenda.
- support with the management of the practice assessor and supervisor requirements for the Neonatal Unit.
- be responsible for the support and development of all neonatal staff, particularly newly qualified, new members of the team, those undertaking QIS course and those on supervised practice.
- support the management team in the review of workforce requirements, skill mix and recruitment to ensure a workforce fit for practice and safe levels of staffing skill mix and numbers within the neonatal unit.
- work collaboratively with all disciplines to promote the development of a competent workforce.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC REGISTRATION
- QUALIFIED IN SPECIALITY
- MENTORSHIP / PRACTICE ASSESSOR&SUPERVISOR (OR EQUIVALENT)
- NEWBORN LIFE SUPPORT
Desirable
- MANAGEMENT /LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Experience
Essential
- BAND 6 NEONATAL EXPERIENCE
- EVIDENCE OF CPD & APPLICATION TO PRACTICE
Desirable
- BAND 7 NEONATAL EXPERIENCE
- CLINICAL TEACHING/EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC REGISTRATION
- QUALIFIED IN SPECIALITY
- MENTORSHIP / PRACTICE ASSESSOR&SUPERVISOR (OR EQUIVALENT)
- NEWBORN LIFE SUPPORT
Desirable
- MANAGEMENT /LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Experience
Essential
- BAND 6 NEONATAL EXPERIENCE
- EVIDENCE OF CPD & APPLICATION TO PRACTICE
Desirable
- BAND 7 NEONATAL EXPERIENCE
- CLINICAL TEACHING/EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
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).
