Job summary- Promote and help to manage delivery of a quality nursing service, setting and monitoring clinical standards in NICU and Transitional Care.
- To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
- To work as a Shift Leader and Deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse after completion of unit specific competencies and shadow charging. This is based on working shifts rotating from night and day covering a 7 day week, in accordance with the nursing philosophy of Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust.
- To take responsibility for an area of clinical practice appropriate to the ward environment. This could involve audit, Infection Control, Fire Warden, Manual Handling, Health & Safety and others
The successful candidate will have strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills, with a clear commitment to family-centred care. A neonatal qualification (ENB 405/QIS or equivalent) and significant post-qualification experience in a Level 2 or 3 neonatal setting are essential.
Main duties of the job- To have joint responsibility with other Unit Sisters for the operational management and service delivery processes within the Neonatal and Special Care Unit. This includes line management of all ward staff, managing and monitoring resources within a defined budget and contributing to the corporate agenda.
- To lead and promote a quality service using research and evidence based practice including the setting and monitoring of clinical standards.
- Rotation onto night and day shifts
About usAshford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and Orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job responsibilitiesClinical Practice and Professional Leadership Responsibilities- Lead and supervise a safe, high standard of nursing practice and the delivery of evidenced based Patient care in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, the Trusts Strategy for Nursing and Trust/Unit Policies and Procedures.
- Lead by example in the demonstration of high standards of clinical care.
- Act as an advocate for the neonate.
- Contribute to the Corporate nursing and patient care agenda.
- Develop and maintain own competence in agreed basic and advanced clinical skills.
- Act as a source of speciality expertise within the Directorate and across the Trust as appropriate.
- To ensure that clinical and housekeeping practice follows policies/procedures designed to prevent Hospital acquired infection.
- Ensure the promotion and provision of health education for patients and their carers.
- Actively promote and implement research and evidence based practice.
- Lead a programme of standard setting and audit to implement change that meets patient requirements and improves standards. Seek feedback from carers.
Management Responsibilities- Deputise for the Sisters in their absence.
- Ensure that complaints and incidents are dealt with proactively in conjunction with Divisional Governance Team.
- To investigate Datix incidents and complaints using Root Cause Analysis as a tool and provide reports as required.
- Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate associated action plans based on reflective practice and review of processes.
- Contribute to the recruitment and selection process.
- Taking a lead in the retention of nursing staff on the Unit.
- Responsible for effective and efficient deployment of staff, planning appropriate skill mix in relation to workload and within the defined budget.
- Manage the ward in accordance with budget and contract requirements and ensure the most effective use of pay and non-pay resources.
- Promote good working relationships and collaborative working with the multi-disciplinary team, both within the Unit and the rest of the Trust.
Education- Maintain a suitable learning environment for all staff working in the ward
- Liaise with the CPE to provide additional CPE support
- Ensure that registered nurses understand the educational objectives of all staff and students, acting as a mentor, assessing performance as appropriate
Clinical Governance Responsibilities- In conjunction with the Head of Nursing/Matron, take a lead role in the planning and implementation of quality and risk management initiatives and targets, including CNST, RPST and Controls Assurance requirements
- Actively develop and maintain evidence-based quality standards that are regularly audited, and initiate appropriate changes in practise
- In conjunction with the Head of Nursing/Matron, participate in the agreed programmes of clinical benchmarking
Learning and Development- Maintain own professional standards and education by attending relevant study sessions, mandatory training and reporting back to team members
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- NMC registered
- Neonatal qualification
- NLS
- Teaching/mentorship qualification
- Safeguarding Level Stage 3
DesirableExperienceEssential- experience as a band 5 in a neonatal Unit and consolidation of ITU post QIS
- Management of people
- MDT working
- Staff teaching and mentoring
- Procurement process
Desirable- Experience as a band 6 in a Neonatal Unit
- Changes in nursing practice to improve patient care
KnowledgeEssential- Professional code of conduct
- NHS constituition
- Trust vision and strategy
- Communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable- effective negotiator
- IT skills
- Presentation skills
SkillsEssential- Diversity and human rights
- Professional and sensitive
- Prioritisation
- Motivate staff
otherEssential- Travel between sites
- Flexible to needs of the service
- Calm under pressure
- Able to work various shifts required
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
