Job overview
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the neonatal team based at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester for a fixed 1 year contract covering maternity leave.
We are a Level 1 neonatal unit with 12 cots, providing care for babies at 32 weeks gestation and above. Out unit includes 2 High Dependency and 10 special care cots. We are dedicated to Family Integrated Care, supporting families to care for their babies in preparation for discharge
You will be expected to work alongside the nursing team to provide excellent care to our families.
You should be a qualified or near to qualifying nurse associate who is keen to work with families and neonates.
We will offer ongoing training and support for professional development from our Clinical Educator. Opportunity to spend some time with our Community Neonatal Outreach Nurse working across our sites.
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can’t be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.
Main duties of the job
Summary of details include:
1. Effective communication
2. Work within your NMC Code of Professional Conduct
3. Participate in discussions working with multidisciplinary teams
4. Follow Health and Safety targets and Infection Prevention procedures
5. Maintain awareness of evidence base and best practice in nursing care
6. Provide best clinical care
7. Accurate and clear documentation
8. To continue with continuous learning and development.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
9. Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the leadership and direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) working within all aspects of the nursing process, providing high quality holistic and person-centred care
to individuals.
10. Support the registered nurse in the assessment, planning and evaluation of care with focus on promoting health and independence.
11. Carry out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the leadership and direction of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting.
12. Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values.
13. Be an accountable professional.
14. Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
15. Have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual’s defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
Please see our detailed job description for the main duties and responsibilities.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
16. Qualified Nursing Associate on the NMC register
17. Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
18. GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Desirable criteria
19. Completed Care certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
20. Ability to work as part of a team
21. Ability to access computerised data
Desirable criteria
22. Care planning skills
23. Previous experience of working in an inpatient environment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
24. Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
25. Excellent communication skills
26. Able to work under own initiative
Desirable criteria
27. Previous experience working with babies or children
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
28. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
29. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
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Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications