This opportunity is for a Senior Neonatal Nursing Sister within a level 3 neonatal unit. The role involves providing specialist neonatal clinical care, leadership for the nursing team with a particular specialist interest in Quality Improvement.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic senior nurse to join our Neonatal Service at University Hospitals Plymouth.
As a key member of our clinical management team, you will work closely with the Matron for Neonatal and Transitional care Services. You will provide visible leadership, expert clinical guidance, and professional support to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality care for infants and their families accessing neonatal care.
In this role, you will:
* Lead and manage nursing and support teams, driving high standards of patient care.
* Champion infection prevention and control, clinical governance and evidence based practice
* Act as a role model, demonstrating trust values and accountable clinical practice
* Support staff through training, development and performance management, ensuring a confident and competent workforce
This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader with a passion for neonatal care to make a real impact on service quality, patient experience and staff development.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.
Job responsibilities
Demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge and clinical nursing practice by delivering evidenced based care
Lead, co-ordinate and manage the tertiary service workload using expert clinical judgement and decision-making skills, in collaboration where required with the service consultant whilst maintaining safe standards of care.
Competent in the use of medical devices and responsible for the correct use of specialist equipment by the multidisciplinary team
Promote a positive and professional working environment
Provide clinical supervision to staff
Lead emergency situations within the clinical practice areas where appropriate
Liaise with and report to the multidisciplinary team in the provision of family centred care
Identify, manage and refer appropriately infants requiring Safeguarding assessment
Co-ordinate and manage infants discharge/ transfer to other care services
Encourage parents and carers to be actively involved in the planning and delivery of care to their infant
Responsible for the development, implementation and compliance with local policies and guidelines
Promote health education within the clinical area for families
Act as a role model in practicing evidence-based nursing care
Person Specification
Qualifications
* First Level Qualification - RGN, RSCN, RN Child Branch
* Current Registration with NMC
* Recognised Qualified in Speciality course
* Degree in Nursing
* Working towards degree/MSc
Knowledge & Experience
* Demonstrable experience in neonatal intensive care in a similar role
* Management and leadership skills
* Demonstrable experience in recruitment, selection and personnel management
* Proven knowledge of HR processes
* Proven knowledge and demonstrable experience of hospital budgets/funds
Aptitude and Abilities
* Incorporates customer care in the clinical setting
* Competent in numeracy and literacy
* Participation in research and audit projects
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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