Job summary
Our SuRNICC at Glan Clwyd Hospital is the largest Neonatal Unit in North Wales. We are the focal point of the network of newborn care across the region.
Our spacious, state of the art unit has 5 intensive care cots, 5 high-dependency cots and 9 special care cots. With a team of Neonatal Consultants, ANNPs, Nurses and AHPs, we provide care for sick and preterm infants above 26 weeks' gestation from across North Wales and beyond. We also run the North Wales Neonatal Transport Service from Glan Clwyd, which the post holder will receive training and undertake supervised transfers once the MSc in Advanced Practice has been completed.
During this post, the post holder will be undertaking their academic studies at Masters Level (MSc Advanced Practice) at a Higher Education Establishment, namely Salford University, as a full-time course over 1 year. Alongside the academic studies, they will be working clinically primarily within the SuRNICC at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. Part of this will take the form of obtaining competencies specific to their area of practice, which will be developed locally to meet the needs of the service. During this post, the post holder will have a Consultant (Neonatologist) as a clinical supervisor, who will support them in their development, although the post holder will work clinically with the whole team. They will also be supported by the team of ANNPs, and be allocated an ANNP mentor.
Main duties of the job
This trainee post will have a variable term, depending on acquisition of the required competencies for the established Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner role. This will not exceed 5 years from the commencement of academic training. It is expected that the post holder will complete the required competencies within a 6 to 18-month period post awarding of MSc Advanced Practice. Once demonstrated consolidation in line with the 4 pillars of advanced practice as outlined in the HEIW framework, then the post holder will progress to Band 8a.
Reporting directly to the Neonatal consultants and ANNPs, the post holder will be an expert in neonatal conditions, complex decision-making skills and clinical competencies for expanded scope of practice. Required to provide specialist neonatal advice to patients, carers and colleagues with regards to the diagnosis and treatment of complex neonatal conditions. This will include the provision of advice to neonatal staff in the care and treatment of babies.
Job responsibilities
* Uses specialist knowledge and training to assess, plan and implement a comprehensive management plan under the direction of a supervising consultant.
* Recognise the deteriorating infant and take appropriate actions.
* Communicate highly complex and highly sensitive information with patients and families and within the healthcare team.
* Be responsible for the safe use of patient monitoring and support equipment within the work area.
* Interpret laboratory and radiological results and initiate appropriate patient management under the direction of a supervising consultant.
* Improve the quality of the patient experience by identifying and meeting the individual clinical needs of patients.
* Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and MDT members to ensure seamless service delivery.
* Develop good working relationships with relevant staff within the hospital setting.
* Address issues regarding care/concerns raised by patients and families as they occur and escalate concerns you are unable to resolve to the most appropriate person.
* Behave professionally and respect the differing needs and cultures of patients and staff.
* Ensure all documentation and record keeping is accurate, legible and completed in a timely manner, in accordance with NMC Code and local policy.
* Provide accurate and effective clinical handovers.
* Demonstrate a proactive attitude to developing own and others’ practice, providing both formal and informal teaching.
* Demonstrate ability to work under pressure whilst delivering high quality care and respond appropriately in emergency situations, taking a lead role within the team for coordinating the response.
* Promote evidence-based clinical practice and continuous performance improvement within the areas.
* Develop and implement high-quality care, benchmarking against recognised best practice and facilitating continuous review and improvement.
* Participate in and contribute to business planning and the strategic development of the service.
* Effectively manage time and workload, prioritising as priorities change.
* Perform specialist interventions such as: examination of the newborn, non-medical prescribing (with countersignature as required), cannulation, LISA, intubation, chest drain insertion, exchange transfusion, ECG, radiology interpretation, cranial ultrasound, and related competencies.
* Assist patients to move per Trust Moving and Handling Policy and use electronic resources and medical devices effectively.
* Following MSc Advanced Practice, develop skills to provide direct clinical care to infants and families requiring transfers under supervision, and work with referring units to stabilise babies for transfer.
* Welsh language ability is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are welcome to apply.
Qualifications
* Essential: BSc in nursing or equivalent; Qualification in Specialty Training (QIS); MSc in Advanced Nurse Practice or working towards it within 18 months; active NMC registration; significant post-qualification clinical experience.
* Desirable: Leadership course/qualification; ARNI Provider; NLS Instructor.
Experience
* Essential: well-developed clinical practice; experience leading a team; audit and research experience.
* Desirable: service user focus/public involvement; experience in neonatal transport; teaching and presentation skills; clinical audit/quality improvement experience.
The post is subject to DBS check and sponsored UK visa considerations apply where relevant. Applications from Welsh speakers are welcome.
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