Overview
As part of the team, you will assess, plan, evaluate and implement care for a group of babies within our 7 cot unit. You will also be responsible for maintaining standards on the unit alongside your senior nursing colleagues in the team and supporting our junior nurses, nursery nurses and student nurses. Part of your role will include taking charge of the ward regularly which will provide you the opportunity to develop your operational management skills. Strong, professional leadership qualities are needed at this level. It is critical to the quality of care, staff morale, and the learning environment.
Responsibilities
* In liaison with the Ward Manager and Unit Sisters/Charge nurses, lead and coordinate a dedicated team of nursing and support staff to ensure the highest standards of care for patients on SCBU, incorporating the 6 C's.
* Provide specialist knowledge to ensure a practical and safe working environment, acting as a resource for nursing and medical staff to ensure appropriate neonatal nursing care.
* Act as a role model and provide professional, clinical and managerial leadership to nursing staff within the Unit.
* Influence the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care.
* Contribute to managing the nursing and material resources of the ward in a flexible and cost-effective way.
* Adhere to the NMC Code of Practice at all times and ensure ward compliance with and application of hospital policies and procedures.
* Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of governance systems relating to risk management, health and safety and controls assurance.
Qualifications
* Highly motivated Registered Nurse qualified in Neonatal speciality (QIS).
* Experience as a clinical QIS Band 6 in a Level 1 Special Care Baby Unit; awareness of Baby Friendly Initiative GOLD accreditation is desirable.
Values and Flexible Working
We believe all colleagues have a part to play in reflecting our values. These have been developed by teams across the Trust and provide a framework for our behaviours: Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.
* We believe that flexible working should be offered wherever possible to provide a seven day service and to support work/life balance. Flexible working can be used in many forms, including:
* Part-time roles
* Job sharing
* Flexi-time
* Compressed hours
* Career breaks
* Home/agile work
Benefits and Recognition
We aim to show staff recognition daily by providing supportive and encouraging working environments. We hold events during the year to recognise staff contributions to the Trust, including:
* Long Service Awards: for staff with 25, 35 and 40 years of service.
* Celebrating Success Awards: annual ceremony recognising outstanding care delivery.
Please note that the Trust is not able to offer relocation packages for this position.
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