Job Overview The Neonatal Unit at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is a Level 1 Unit with 12 cots. We provide short term intensive care, high dependency care and special care for sick and preterm infants from 30 weeks gestation (multiples from 32 weeks). We have facilities to stabilise babies if born before 30 weeks, prior to their transfer to a tertiary unit for ongoing care. We have 1 ITC cot, 3 HD, 8 SC as well as Neonatal Transitional Care and a Neonatal Community Service. Around 500 babies are admitted to our unit every year. We are dedicated to delivering excellent family integrated care, have achieved the GOLD Bliss Baby Charter Accreditation, and are now working towards Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) stage 2 accreditation. We are looking for passionate Band 5 or 6 Nurses to join our small, supportive and friendly team. Main duties of the job Band 5 - Registered Children's Nurse, General Nurse, or Midwife to join us who is passionate and who can deliver the highest quality care. The successful candidate(s) will need to be committed to working autonomously as well as within a team, have excellent communication skills with an ability to develop solid relationships with women and their families, whilst working alongside neonatal nurses, midwives, medics, as well as the wider multidisciplinary team. There are band 6 QIS nurses on every shift for support. Band 6 - Post holder is responsible for the day-to-day management of nursing care provision on the NNU. This role will include supporting other nurses, particularly during periods when additional workload impacts on bedside caring time, e.g. during the acute period of admission or the internal and external transfer of babies. Working for our organisation BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500 beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you BeKnown for? Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Please see JD for full details of Job and Personal Specification STAFF CAR PARKING Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 – 18:30. For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website. This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete “on call” duties within their role. The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible. Person specification Education And Qualifications Essential criteria Valid registration as RN/RSCN/RM ENB 405 (QIS) or equivalent (Band 6) ENB 997/998 (mentorship) or equivalent (Band 6) Desirable criteria Degree or evidence of recent Study at Degree Level. Neonatal nursing experience (Band 5) ENB 997/998 or equivalent teaching qualification (Band 5) Experience And Knowledge Essential criteria Minimum of two years’ recent experience within neonatal nursing at band 5 or above. (Band 6) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to work within a multi cultural environment IT skills Desirable criteria Knowledge and experience of working with staff and patients of various background/cultures Previous acute experience within the NHS Skills And Abilities Essential criteria Excellent interpersonal skills. Good organisational and leadership skills. Ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously. Desirable criteria Enhanced Neonatal Practice course (Band 6) Leadership skills (Band 5) Personal qualities Essential Criteria Commitment to and up to date knowledge of issues in relation to neonatal nursing. Professional appearance. Flexible approach to working hours and duties Occupational health clearance to meet the needs of the role.