Job overview
We are a Level 2 unit with 18 cots; 3 Intensive Care, 8 High Dependency and 7 Special care cots, and are part of the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Neonatal Network. We are proud to be Platinum Bliss accredited and BFI stage 2.
We are looking for a dynamic Band 6 neonatal nurse qualified in speciality. A minimum of 6 months experience post qualification is required.
Main duties of the job
Are you enthusiastic, highly motivated and looking to join a friendly team? As an experienced nurse, you will be responsible for the delivery of high quality, evidence-based care to babies and their families.
Your role will involve working clinically, taking charge of the Neonatal Unit for your shift and liaising with the multi-disciplinary team. We will provide you with opportunities to develop your clinical and managerial skills, as well as supporting you in continuing professional development.
Working for our organisation
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
1. At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
2. Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
3. Blue Light card eligibility
4. And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
5. Registered Nurse eligible to practice
6. Neonatal Intensive Care Course
7. Evidence of relevant post-registration professional development
8. Practice Assessor
9. Resuscitation Council Newborn Life Support
Desirable criteria
10. Obtained or working towards 1st level degree
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
11. Neonatal Intensive Care Course
12. Knowledge of current neonatal, clinical evidence based practice
13. Knowledge and understanding of current changes in NHS and Social Services
14. Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
15. Knowledge of local community and understanding of a multi-cultural, racially diverse population
16. Knowledge of current professional issues relating to nursing/neonatal nursing
17. Understanding of equal opportunities
18. Understanding of patient confidentiality
Desirable criteria
19. Experience working on a Neonatal Unit
20. Budget management
Skills
Essential criteria
21. Ability to support and manage a case-load of patients including assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation, including providing health promotion and education to patients and carers
22. Ability to organise and deliver a high standard of research based, neonatal clinical nursing care
23. Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
24. Excellent inter-personal and counselling skills
25. Ability to liaise effectively with members of the Primary Health Care team and other agencies
26. Ability to act as a role model and leader to others and to motivate a team
27. Computer skills
28. Experience of the IPR/appraisal process
Desirable criteria
29. Good presentation skills