Job summary
Band 5 Recruitment Day 18th May 2024
Come and Join our Friendly team of Neonatal Nurses working at Nottingham University Hospital.
We are looking to recruit Band 5 nurses that are either NMC registered or student nurses that are due to qualify this year. Both adult nurses, children's nurses, neonatal nurses, are welcome to apply.
Successful applicants will be part of a team who are passionate and enthusiastic about providing excellent care for the most sick and vulnerable babies and their families
We offer a professionally registered six month foundation course to enhance your CPD, along with a dedicated neonatal practice development team to support your learning.
The Neonatal Service delivers critical care across two sites, the City and Queen's Medical Centre Campus. As lead centre in the EMNODN [East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network, we offer both medical and surgical intensive care for extremely premature and very sick infants. We also have an integrated outreach team in place to support babies and families once they return home.
Interviews will take place on the 18th May for the successful applicants.
Main duties of the job
Please note this advert is for Neonatal Nursing only.
To assess the care needs of patients and develop a programme of care which is evaluated and amended as appropriate.
Carry out relevant forms of direct and indirect patient care without direct supervision.
On occasions, may take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility or his/her deputy.
The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
In addition to the information above please familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specific documents attached to this advert.
About us
A dedicated Institute of Nursing and Midwifery Care Excellence, offering continuing professional education and career development opportunities including: a well-established preceptorship programme, a seven day acute care skills foundation course, bespoke rotational programmes, resilience-focused clinical supervision, an international OSCE programme and clinical academic careers.
Access to the biggest established Shared Governance programme in the UK, with 85 staff councils at ward level and growing, giving our workforce a voice and supporting a culture of innovation.
Our nursing teams are leading Patient Experience Network National Award winning initiatives (PENNA 2018) and have opportunities to work on improvement initiatives that are co-produced with those who use our services
For further details / informal visits contact:
Claire Pierson
Lead for Recruitment & Retention in Neonates
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. HWB2 Be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care ensuring that these are evaluated and amended as appropriate.
2. Core1 Document the condition and progress of patients and report to medical staff and/or senior nursing staff any areas of concern.
3. HWB5 Undertake nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and guidelines.
4. Core2 Demonstrate clinical procedures to registered and unregistered staff as required.
5. G6 Once competent in team management skills, on occasions may take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility or his/her deputy.
6. Participate in the support and implementation of Essence of Care guidelines.
7. HWB5 Be aware of your role with regard to the Medicines Code of Practice.
8. Comply with all Trust policies with particular regard to the policies and procedures carried out in the event of maintaining staff and patient safety.
9. Liaise with other clinical areas providing appropriate policies, education and clinical expertise in order to facilitate the management of patients with special requirements.
10. HWB5 Maintain an awareness of the developments in the care and treatment of patients in order to be able to carry out duties competently and efficiently
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
11. Current Level 1 NMC Registration
Experience
Essential
12. Supervision of non registered staff and students
13. Previous NHS experience
Communication and Relationship
Essential
14. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
15. Demonstrate basic IT skills
16. Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff
Analytical and Judgement skill
Essential
17. Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver and priortise and evaluate patient care
18. Ability to identify own learning needs
19. Demonstrate an understanding of the staff nurse's role
Planning and Organisation
Essential
20. Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Physical Skills
Essential
21. Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
22. Competent and capable of using medical equipment
23. Able to undertake patient and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres
Other
Essential
24. Flexible and adaptable
25. Enhanced CRB clearance
26. Caring
27. Enthusiastic and well motivated
28. Confidence
Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
29. Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's