Job summary
Excellent and exciting opportunities are currently available within our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and we are seeking dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated nurses to join our friendly, well established and experienced team.
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is one of the Level 3 Centre's within the Lancashire and South Cumbria Neonatal Network and part of the North West Neonatal Operational Delivery Network.
As a supportive team we believe that you will learn so many new specialised skills which will stand you in good stead to your further nursing career. This role is demanding at times however, it is so rewarding and worthwhile.
You will also be highly motivated with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and have the ability to work independently as a lone worker and within a multi-disciplinary team setting.
Main duties of the job
Care of babies and their families across the neonatal service in the different clinical settings: transitional care, special care, high dependency and intensive care.
Promote Family Integrated Care and the accreditation of the Breast Feeding Friendly Initiative.
Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver best quality care and outcomes.
About us
The unit is comprised of 28 cots - providing intensive, high dependency, special care and transitional care for babies in the Preston and South Ribble area as well as premature and sick babies from other parts of the Lancashire and South Cumbria region. The Unit offers therapies such as cooling, high frequency oscillation and nitric. In addition, we have a Neonatal Outreach team and dedicated research nurses all working collaboratively within the organisation to provide a seamless service that addresses the needs of neonates through to childhood.
You must have a commitment to delivering high quality, safe care in partnership with families. As a member of our friendly and professional team you will be reliable, flexible and motivated. You will be active in fostering a positive working environment which allows staff to show initiative and thrive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Care of babies in the different clinical environments within neonatal services:
- Respiratory support
- Nutritional support
- Thermoregulation
- Circulatory support
- Hygiene
- Communication, privacy and dignity
- Family Separation and Support
- Developmental Care
- Pain
- Vascular access
- Infection
- Jaundice
- Cooling therapies
- Tissue Viability
Job description
Job responsibilities
Care of babies in the different clinical environments within neonatal services:
- Respiratory support
- Nutritional support
- Thermoregulation
- Circulatory support
- Hygiene
- Communication, privacy and dignity
- Family Separation and Support
- Developmental Care
- Pain
- Vascular access
- Infection
- Jaundice
- Cooling therapies
- Tissue Viability
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Awareness of changes within Neonatal Nursing practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Knowledge of Safeguarding practice
- Demonstrates competency during internship
Desirable
- Knowledge of ethical issues
- Qualified in Speciality
- Knowledge of Leadership and Management
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality
- Research and Development
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- Diploma / Degree in Nursing
- Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
Desirable
- QIS
- Previous experience working on a neonatal unit
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in post
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Awareness of changes within Neonatal Nursing practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Knowledge of Safeguarding practice
- Demonstrates competency during internship
Desirable
- Knowledge of ethical issues
- Qualified in Speciality
- Knowledge of Leadership and Management
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality
- Research and Development
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- Diploma / Degree in Nursing
- Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
Desirable
- QIS
- Previous experience working on a neonatal unit
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in post
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).
