Neonatal sister/charge nurse

An exciting opportunity for a Neonatal Sister/Charge Nurse has arisen for an enthusiastic, forward thinking nurse/midwife with experience of working in a clinical NICU setting. The post holder will fulfil a key role in supporting and coordinating a dedicated team of nursing and support staff in the delivery of high quality care. The unit is a friendly, vibrant, diverse and supportive multi-disciplinary team where you will be welcomed to join and make a difference in the care of neonates and their families.

The post is open to candidates with suitable experience and a commitment to supporting staff and improving care. The role will require an individual with good leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. They must be able to demonstrate an understanding of change management, team dynamics and appreciate the demands of delivering an efficient and effective service which meets the requirements of neonates and their families.

You will be part of an MDT working within a level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit within the Southwest Neonatal Network serving the northern part of the network. The unit has 34 cots comprising of 8 intensive care, 8 high dependency and 18 special care cots.

A minimum of 23 hours per week will be considered for this post.

Main duties of the job

• You will work as part of the Multidisciplinary Team on the neonatal unit and be actively involved in providing a high standard of care. you will be expected to demonstrate a high level of neonatal nursing assessment and clinical skills by supporting the nursing team in providing quality care to patients and their families.
• To ensure that delegation of tasks is performed equitably, effectively, in accordance with the nurse's individual skills, development needs and within clear parameters of responsibility
• To act as coordinator on shift and respond to emergency situations within the division
• Build and maintain relationships with Network and local community groups to help facilitate closer working with our partner trust UHBW and across the wider SWODN.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Job responsibilities

For full information of job description and role responsibilities please see the job description and supplementary evidence documents attached

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

• RGN/RN/RNC/RM
• Teaching and Assessing course
• Approved Neonatal Life Support Course
• Educated to level 6 or working towards

Work Experience

• Experience of recent clinical neonatal experience
• Expectation to undertake training for extended roles required by the ward / department
• Evidence of effective change management

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Advanced communication skills, verbal & written to include report writing and record keeping
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Ability to undertake shift work
• Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service
• Time management/Basic Problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate ability to motivate and lead a team
• Involvement in research and/or audit

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

• Flexibility/ punctuality/ Reliability
• Experience of caring for babies requiring high dependency/intensive care
• Caring and compassionate attributes

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.

£39,959 to £48,117 a yearper annum, pro rata for part time