Job summary
Sister
Part Time
Are you looking for a new challenge in a rewarding environment?
Applications are invited for Band 6 Registered Neonatal Nurses to work within our neonatal unit.
We are looking for highly motivated, compassionate, enthusiastic and experienced nurse to join our neonatal nursing team. We have a part time position available for an individual with a positive attitude and good communication skills.
Our Neonatal Unit is situated in Ormskirk, Lancashire and is part of the Northwest Neonatal Operational Delivery Network. The Unit is a Level 2 Local Neonatal Unit with 10 cots which includes 1 Intensive Care cot, 1 High Dependency cot, 8 Special Care cots, and a 4 cot Transitional Care Service.
We have achieved Green in our FICare accreditation, we have Stage 1 BFI and continue to work towards stage 2.
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.
The Paediatric and Neonatal Teams have been innovative and forward thinking, developing our own very skilled and competent ENP's, APNP's and ANNP's to ensure a stable and supportive workforce, and we are continuing to develop and value our staff in this way.
Main duties of the job
- To promote the maintenance of standards for professional practices in order to enhance the quality of care for patient.
- To support and participate in the functions required to fulfil the goals and services provided by the Unit.
- Act in a consultative capacity on nursing issues in the absence of the Unit Manager or Lead Neonatal Nurse.
- Act as an associate Nurse for a specified area of responsibility.
- To ensure Trust and Unit objectives for the service are achieved.
- To ensure awareness of policies and procedures in relation to the safeguarding of children
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1stJuly we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description.
Opportunities will be available to further develop your management and clinical responsibilities.
The post is rotational to night duty and the ability to work as part of a team is essential.
All Band 6 sisters are to assume responsibility for a specified area/ areas of practice and will feed back to the Unit manager / practice development facilitator/ Matron at meetings or as required, ensuring the continued development of clinical practice within the Neonatal Unit. Each specified role will be rotational for 12 months to give each individual sister skills and knowledge of all areas of practice and to develop management skills on the Neonatal Unit.
Advertising Date: 26th October 2023
Closing Date: 8th November 2023
Shortlisting Date: 9th November 2023
Proposed Interview Date: 29th November 2023
Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description.
Opportunities will be available to further develop your management and clinical responsibilities.
The post is rotational to night duty and the ability to work as part of a team is essential.
All Band 6 sisters are to assume responsibility for a specified area/ areas of practice and will feed back to the Unit manager / practice development facilitator/ Matron at meetings or as required, ensuring the continued development of clinical practice within the Neonatal Unit. Each specified role will be rotational for 12 months to give each individual sister skills and knowledge of all areas of practice and to develop management skills on the Neonatal Unit.
Advertising Date: 26th October 2023
Closing Date: 8th November 2023
Shortlisting Date: 9th November 2023
Proposed Interview Date: 29th November 2023
Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration in a relevant speciality RSCN, RN (Child), RM, RGN, RN (Adult)
- Diploma or degree in Health related subject, or actively working towards same
- ENB 405 or equivalent
- ENB 997/8 mentorship course or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continued progression through Band 5 KSF pathway
- Experience of Neonatal Intensive care
- Research awareness and a commitment to evidence based practice
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Up to date clinical skills in order to ensure quality of services being provided
- Able to prioritise effectively
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective team leader and change agent
- Able to take responsibility for and identified area of clinical practice
- Ability to work independently & as a team member
- Able to work flexibly as part of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration in a relevant speciality RSCN, RN (Child), RM, RGN, RN (Adult)
- Diploma or degree in Health related subject, or actively working towards same
- ENB 405 or equivalent
- ENB 997/8 mentorship course or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continued progression through Band 5 KSF pathway
- Experience of Neonatal Intensive care
- Research awareness and a commitment to evidence based practice
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Up to date clinical skills in order to ensure quality of services being provided
- Able to prioritise effectively
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective team leader and change agent
- Able to take responsibility for and identified area of clinical practice
- Ability to work independently & as a team member
- Able to work flexibly as part of a team
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).
