Position Overview
We are looking for motivated and dynamic nurses to expand and complement our innovative nursing team. In return, we offer a friendly supportive working environment and a variety of exciting career opportunities.
As a Network Neonatal Unit we are a progressive level 3 unit currently providing 12 intensive care/high dependency, 8 special care and 16 transitional care cots, serving the population of Devon and Cornwall. It is anticipated to expand following collaborative ODN agreement and publication of the National Neonatal Service Specification.
Our accomplished nursing establishment, ANNP team, designated medical staff, Outreach Service and tier of support staff facilitate the local ethos of delivering highly specialised care in partnership with parents. The Neonatal Transport Service, SoNar South is also located within the unit, which provides an expert retrieval service and gives QIS staff further opportunity to advance their clinical skills.
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
Responsible for the delivery of effective quality care in accordance with local, Service Line and Trust policies and guidelines with the support of the senior nursing team.
Participate in evidence based practice and neonatal research.
Contribute to resource management in the provision of neonatal services.
Engage in Clinical Governance initiatives within the Directorate.
* Demonstrate a knowledge of clinical nursing practice by delivering evidence based care
* Manage a patient workload using clinical judgement and decision-making skills whilst maintaining safe standards
* 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
* Participate in clinical supervision
* Liaise with, and report to the multidisciplinary team in the provision of family centred care
* Identify, manage and refer appropriately, infants requiring Safeguarding assessment
* Encourage parents and carers to be actively involved in the planning and delivery of care to their infant
* Promote health education within the clinical area for families
* Assist in the provision of family support and bereavement services
Job responsibilities
* Demonstrate a knowledge of clinical nursing practice by delivering evidenced based care
* Manage a patient workload using clinical judgement and decision-making skills whilst maintainingsafe standards
* Competent in the use of medical devices and responsible for the correct use of specialist equipmentby the multidisciplinary team
* Promote a positive and professional working environment
* Participate in clinical supervision
* Liaise with, and report to the multidisciplinary team in the provision of family centred care
* Identify, manage and refer appropriately, infants requiring Safeguarding assessment
* Encourage parents and carers to be actively involved in the planning and delivery of care to their infant
* Promote health education within the clinical area for families
* Assist in the provision of family support and bereavement services
We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
* Clinical and practical skills
* An awareness of research and proven evidence based practice in the clinical setting
Qualifications
* NMC Registration
* Degree in Nursing
* Recognised Qualification in Speciality course
* An understanding of customer care in the clinical setting
* Competent in numeracy and literacy
* Participation in research and audit projects
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£32,073 to £39,043 a yearPer Annum Pro Rata
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