Trainee Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
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Job Overview
Our SuRNICC at Glan Clwyd Hospital is the largest neonatal unit in North Wales and the focal point of newborn care across the region. The 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 pre‑term infants above 26 weeks’ gestation from across North Wales and beyond. We also run the North Wales Neonatal Transport Service from Glan Clwyd; the post holder will receive training and undertake supervised transfers once the MSc in Advanced Practice has been completed.
The successful candidate will undertake a full‑time MSc Advanced Practice at Salford University while working clinically primarily within the SuRNICC. They will be supervised by a neonatal consultant and supported by the ANNP team and mentor. Upon completion of the MSc and required competencies, the post holder may progress to an Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner role in Band 8a.
Working for our organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective services for a population of about 700,000 across North Wales. We promote equality, diversity and welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Applications in Welsh are treated equally to those in English.
Responsibilities
* Use 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, families and 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 members of the MDT to ensure seamless service delivery.
* Develop good working relationships with relevant staff within the hospital setting.
* Address any issues regarding care/concerns raised by patients and families as they occur and, if unable to resolve, escalated to the most appropriate person.
* Behave in a professional manner, respecting 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 the 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.
* Effectively deal with staff/patients/public, including those who may be upset, aggressive or challenge explanations given.
* Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge in the specialist field, using information to effect change and disseminate new knowledge.
* Obtain the theoretical and practical knowledge to a level that allows the job responsibilities to be delivered to a high standard.
* Maintain a professional portfolio and participate in continuing professional development.
* Develop and organise study days and training sessions.
* Use expertise to recommend adjustments or amendments to treatment plans, in consultation with patients and the MDT.
* Formulate a differential diagnosis and monitor patients’ compliance against treatment plans, through interpretation of test results and clinical findings.
* Takes remedial action if appropriate based on knowledge and skills to adjust treatment plans.
* In collaboration with the clinical team, considers a range of options and appraises each one when making decisions about commencing or changing treatment plans.
* Take responsibility and accountability for the leadership, development, improvement and management of the service area to ensure the highest standards of patient care and services are delivered efficiently and effectively.
* Apply under pressure whilst delivering high quality care.
* Respond appropriately in emergency situations and take a lead role within the team for coordinating the response.
* Act as a role model for staff within own defined clinical areas, promoting and demonstrating the standards of care expected.
* Promote evidence‑based clinical practice and continuous performance improvement within the areas.
* Ensure the development and implementation of high‑quality care, benchmarking against recognised best practice and facilitating continuous review and improvement.
* Participate in and contribute to the business planning processes and the overall management and strategic development of the service.
* Demonstrate effective time‑management skills to efficiently manage workload, recognising and responding to changing priorities and pressures.
* Organise and prioritise own workload and direct workload of others to meet clinical needs.
* Perform specialist interventions such as examination of the newborn, non‑medical prescribing (checked and countersigned by an ANNP or medical prescriber), peripheral venous and arterial cannulation, PICC insertion, umbilical venous and arterial cannulation, LISA, intubation of infant (term & preterm) and use of supraglottic airway (iGel) insertion, chest drain insertion, exchange transfusion, 12‑lead ECG, X‑ray ordering and interpretation (Chest & abdomen), blood gas interpretation & effective management decisions, cranial ultrasound performance and interpretation, NW neonatal transport competencies and training as required, assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy, expert hand/eye coordination to facilitate and complete clinical procedures, use electronic resources to input, save and provide data and information, use of medical devices, and other clinical tasks as required.
Person Specification
Essential Qualification Criteria
* BSc in nursing.
* Qualification in Speciality Training (QIS).
* MSc in Advanced Nurse Practice or equivalent, or working towards completion within 18 months.
* Active professional registration with the NMC.
* Significant post‑qualification experience in the relevant clinical field.
Desirable Qualification Criteria
* Leadership course / qualification.
* ARNI Provider.
* NLS Instructor.
Essential Experience Criteria
* Demonstrated evidence of well‑developed clinical practice.
* Experience of leading a team.
* Audit and research experience.
Desirable Experience Criteria
* Service user focus / public involvement.
* Experience of neonatal transport.
* Expertise in teaching and presentation skills.
* Clinical audit / quality improvement experience.
Seniority Level
* Internship
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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