Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and caring and experienced neonatal nurse to join our well established and friendly neonatal multidisciplinary team.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced, forward thinking senior clinical nurse to join our Neonatal team providing care and support to babies requiring all levels of care and their families from admission to discharge home from the neonatal unit. The post holder will form part of the Neonatal team and will work closely with the Doctors, Community Nurses and allied health professionals within the existing team.
Main duties of the job
The Neonatal Unit at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust consists of 17 cots which include 2 intensive care, 4 high dependency and 11 special care cots. We are based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital and are looking for an experienced neonatal nurse to join our dynamic team.
We have a strong commitment to professional development and service improvement, have commissioned links with several local Universities and can offer an accelerated career pathway for suitable candidates. As the Practice Development Nurse you will provide ongoing development and support to all staff to ensure that they continue to build their skills and knowledge.
The post holder will be expected to work Monday - Friday
The aim of this post is to utilise and further develop specialist skills in order to provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised patient care. Actively participate in and contribute to the training and management of the Neonatal team communicating effectively with the neonate's family/carers, the multidisciplinary team, other departments within the Trust and pertinent agencies outside the organisation including complex social cases.
If you are dedicated to contributing to a team delivering excellence in neonatal care and serious about a rewarding career in neonatal nursing then Buckinghamshire Hospital Trust is definitely the place for you. You will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, motivated multidisciplinary team.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife
- Neonatal Intensive Care and High Dependency Course or equivalent
- Neonatal Advanced Life Support course
- Post registration qualification in mentoring and supporting students.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Post registration Qualification in Neonatology
Desirable
- Evidence of change management skills
Experience
Essential
- significant and relevant experience at band 6 level in a neonatal unit
- evidence of management or leadership course
- level 3 safeguarding of adults and children
- A knowledge of professional procedures and policies
- Knowledge of clinical governance and staff development
- computer literate
- experience as a mentor/assessor
Desirable
- Evidence of management or leadership course
- evidence of research /audit/ QI work
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of audit and service improvement
- Working knowledge of the incident process
- evidence of multidisciplinary working
- evidence of team leadership
Desirable
- Enhanced neonatal clinical skills
- Report writing experience
- Complaints management
- Emergency planning
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife
- Neonatal Intensive Care and High Dependency Course or equivalent
- Neonatal Advanced Life Support course
- Post registration qualification in mentoring and supporting students.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Post registration Qualification in Neonatology
Desirable
- Evidence of change management skills
Experience
Essential
- significant and relevant experience at band 6 level in a neonatal unit
- evidence of management or leadership course
- level 3 safeguarding of adults and children
- A knowledge of professional procedures and policies
- Knowledge of clinical governance and staff development
- computer literate
- experience as a mentor/assessor
Desirable
- Evidence of management or leadership course
- evidence of research /audit/ QI work
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of audit and service improvement
- Working knowledge of the incident process
- evidence of multidisciplinary working
- evidence of team leadership
Desirable
- Enhanced neonatal clinical skills
- Report writing experience
- Complaints management
- Emergency planning
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).
