Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate, caring and experienced neonatal nurse to join our well established and friendly neonatal multidisciplinary team working on the neonatal outreach team on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and forward thinking registered neonatal nurse to provide care and support to babies requiring all levels of care whilst encouraging family integrated care from admission and beyond discharge home from the neonatal unit. The post holder will form part of the Neonatal outreach team and will work closely with the Doctors, Neonatal Unit, allied health professionals and community paediatric outreach team.
Main duties of the job
The Neonatal Unit at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust consists of 16 cots which include 2 intensive care, 3 high dependency and 11 special care cots. We are based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital and are looking for experienced neonatal nurses 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. Our Practice Development Nurse will support you in the ongoing development of your skills and knowledge.
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 within their home environment providing support and guidance regarding their baby's ongoing care and developmental needs.
Actively participate in and contribute to the multidisciplinary Neonatal team communicating effectively with the neonate's family/carers and pertinent agencies outside the organisation including complex social cases.
If you are dedicated to contributing to a team delivering excellence in neonatal outreach care and serious about a rewarding career in neonatal community nursing then Buckinghamshire Hospital Trust is definitely the place for you. You will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, motivated multidisciplinary team.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
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 withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
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.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
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.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (adult or child)
- Mentorship/supervisor qualification eg. ENB 998 or equivalent
- Safeguarding Training Level 3
- Diploma or degree in Nursing
- Evidence of further continued professional development in community nursing.
- Neonatal Intensive Care and High Dependency course or equivalent eg ENB 405
Desirable
- Advanced Neonatal Life Support
Skills, Abilites & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly with parents, relatives and the multi-disciplinary team in English.
- Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
- Competency in IV drug administration & use of infusion devices.
- Knowledge of up to date neonatal nursing and NHS issues
- High motivation and ability to motivate others
- Knowledge of evidence informed and research based practice
- Computer Literate
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Managerial and leadership ability
- Ability to resolve conflict/dispute in a non confrontational manner
Desirable
- Experience as a mentor/ assessor.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in neonatal intensive care nursing.
- Experience of teaching students, and qualified staff.
- Experience in community nursing
Desirable
- Proven competency in leading a shift on a Neonatal Unit on a regular basis.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (adult or child)
- Mentorship/supervisor qualification eg. ENB 998 or equivalent
- Safeguarding Training Level 3
- Diploma or degree in Nursing
- Evidence of further continued professional development in community nursing.
- Neonatal Intensive Care and High Dependency course or equivalent eg ENB 405
Desirable
- Advanced Neonatal Life Support
Skills, Abilites & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly with parents, relatives and the multi-disciplinary team in English.
- Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
- Competency in IV drug administration & use of infusion devices.
- Knowledge of up to date neonatal nursing and NHS issues
- High motivation and ability to motivate others
- Knowledge of evidence informed and research based practice
- Computer Literate
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Managerial and leadership ability
- Ability to resolve conflict/dispute in a non confrontational manner
Desirable
- Experience as a mentor/ assessor.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in neonatal intensive care nursing.
- Experience of teaching students, and qualified staff.
- Experience in community nursing
Desirable
- Proven competency in leading a shift on a Neonatal Unit on a regular basis.
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).
