Senior Neonatal Staff Nurse (Band 6)

Job description

Job responsibilities

TRAINING AND EDUCATION

To take a lead in an agreed area of neonatal care and facilitate this in the service development.

To act as a resource and supervisor to all staff working within the area.

To act as a mentor/preceptor/supervisor to students and other learners.

To promote an environment that is conducive to quality learning and assessment.

Maintain own continuing professional development needs in education, research, clinic and leadership skills.

Develop and maintain competence in the additional skills related to the needs of the children, particularly those with differing needs.

To undertake air transfer training and participate in off island transfers as required following a period of training and consolidation.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To be professionally accountable and to recognise own limitations of work and practice within the NMC Code of Conduct.

To be responsible for the assessment and planning, implementation and evaluation of care, in negotiation with the family adapting to the individual needs of the infant.

To attend labour ward and competently assist in the resuscitation and stabilisation of a newborn.

To act as an advocate for the child and their family ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support services.

To take responsibility for a defined group of patients.

To guide, advice, and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient/client care.

To lead a team of staff in emergency and other acute situations, ensuring that the patients/clients needs are met and that significant others are supported.

To utilise information and data from a range of sources to identify patient problems and guide decision-making processes. Within field of expertise and organisational policy, request specific clinical tests to establish a diagnosis.

To promote service user involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care, respecting their wishes, beliefs and dignity.

To promote an open and trusting relationship by communicating effectively with service users, members of the multidisciplinary team and other agencies involved in the care of the patient/client.

To contribute to the continuing development of the Neonatal Unit.

Participate in the internal rotation of day and night shifts within the unit.

LEADERSHIP/MANAGERIAL

To contribute to the recruitment and retention of team members.

To coordinate a team of staff, ensuring that clear systems of communication are developed within the team and any work-related issues raised by the team are addressed.

To ensure the implantation of the organisations objectives, policies and procedures and the implications for their practice.

To assist in the development and review of policies, guidelines, protocols and procedures.

To undertake the professional development review process with identified team members.

Support staff with performance issues developing action plans to address developmental needs.

To act as a professional role model for junior staff, promoting high standards of practice and strong professional values.

To assist with shift planning for the practice area including the efficient use of Bank and Agency staff.

Promote the safety of the ward and the risk management process, by participating in clinical audit, clinical risk and quality issues and incident reporting.

To attend and participate in Neonatal Unit & other relevant meetings

Maintain a safe environment by ensuring that equipment is checked, clinical areas prepared for patients, faulty equipment is reported and withdrawn from service until repaired and that staff perform in a professional manner at all times.

COMMUNICATION

To communicate effectively with patient/clients and their significant others, taking into account their cultural background and cognitive functioning.

To communicate clearly with all members of the multidisciplinary team, demonstrating sensitivity to cultural and language differences.

To promote open and trusting relationships by communicating effectively with service users, members of the multidisciplinary team and other agencies involved in the care of the neonate.

To manage conflict between individuals, including staff, patients/clients and their significant others.

To ensure written communication complies with organisational and professional standards.

AUDIT/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESEARCH ACTIVITY

In conjunction with the audit department, initiate and undertake clinical audits to monitor and maintain standards or practice and present findings through presentations.

To utilise the critical incident reporting system to document actual or potential risks impacting on the quality of patient care.

To actively promote evidence-based practice in own and the practice of other members of staff involved in the care of the patient/client.

With training, access organisational electronic information systems relevant to the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Childrens Nurse or RN Child/RGN
• Diploma/Degree in related field
• EMB 405 or equivalent
• NLS provider

Desirable

• Leadership and/or management training.
• Assessing and mentoring qualification
• Evidence of child protection training

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years neonatal nursing 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

States of Guernsey

Address

Princess Elizabeth Hospital

Le Vauquiedor

St. Martin

Guernsey

GY4 6UU

Employer's website

https://www.gov.gg/ (Opens in a new tab)