Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated registered nurses who wishes to further develop their knowledge and skills in the speciality of neonatal care. The successful applicant will play a vital role in delivering high quality safe and efficient care to sick and preterm new born babies.

There will be the opportunity to complete a Foundations in Neonatal Care Course and then develop further through the Neonatal Intensive course and become a qualified Neonatal Nurse.

Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of nursing care for all babies within a family centred environment, in accordance with the ward philosophy.

To provide support for junior colleagues, students, Clinical Sisters and Ward Manager, adhering to national and trust guidelines.

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

About us
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

Job responsibilities
Clinical

• To co-ordinate and provide skilled nursing care (without direct supervision) to babies and their parents, in accordance with responsibilities under the NMC Code of Conduct
• To be competent to manage and implement the assessment, planning, delivery & evaluation of a high standard of evidence based care to babies and their parent
• To deliver effective discharge planning of babies, liaising with other professionals and agencies as required
• Promote family integrated care and act as an advocate for babie
• Maximise opportunities for health promotion and health education for parent
• To provide nursing care to high dependency babies during both the acute phase and when stabilised
• To provide support to students and perform Mentor role or attend Mentor and Assessing Course in line with NMC standard
• Provide telephone advice for parents requesting information & support

Personal

• To have excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with parents and families
• To organise own time and workload efficiently, on own initiative and as part of a tea
• To be a role model to all staff and support all members of the ward tea
• To accept responsibility for the provision of effective prevention and control within the Trust in liaison with the Trusts Infection Control Team
• To act as a role model in applying good infection control practice and ensures compliance with all infection control policies

Professional

• Co-ordinate and lead a team of nurses providing care during a clinical shift as require
• Deputise for Ward Manager and Neonatal Nurses in their absenc
• Participate in promotion and implementation of innovative practice within the ward environment
• To ensure attendance and compliance with all Mandatory Training as per trust policy
• Attend annual Personal Development Review (PDR) and complete a personal and professional development plan with agreed learning objectives
• Attend relevant internal and external training day
• Ensure Safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all time and attend training Child Protection Level 3

Strategic and Service Responsibility

• Promote effective working relationships with all department
• Provide advice regarding management of children in other areas throughout the trust i.e. Accident and Emergency department
• Participate in shared care of children with other paediatric centres and community nursing team

Governance

• Evaluate current research findings and if appropriate implement into practice on the war
• Promote quality of care delivery and participate in the audit process at ward and trust leve
• Participate in the investigation of any complaints received as require
• Carry out and evaluate personal research project
• Adhere to Trust and National Guidelines

Health & Safety

• In accordance with the Health and Safety at work act comply with the Trusts Health and Safety policies and procedure
• To take all reasonable steps to prevent injury to yourself, fellow employees and others affected by your actions or omissions at work
• Reporting any defects relating to departmental equipment and any hazardous or potentially hazardous areas of work
• To ensure accurate completion of clinical incident forms in accordance with Trust Policy.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Higher Diploma/ Degree RSCN/RN/RM
• Evidence of CPD
• Numeracy and IT skills

Desirable

• Assessor & Mentor qualification (308CPD) or equivalent
• Neonatal Intensive care course

Experience
Desirable

• Recent Neonatal experience
• One year post registration experience

Skills
Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence based practices
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness
• Able to effectively plan and delegate duties
• Able to manage personal time effectively
• Demonstrates a good understanding of the concept of family integrated care
• Evidence of wide variety of clinical skills
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of child protection requirements
• Demonstrates knowledge of current nursing issues & NHS priorities

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Able to work as an effective team member
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances and demonstrates ability to influence change successfully
• Shows initiative: able to think positively and stimulate a productive team climate
• Able to achieve individual and team objectives
• Able to communicate at a variety of levels

Other Job Requirements
Essential

• Good work attendance record
• Able to work flexible shifts including night duty, weekends & bank holidays
• Able to change duties to meet requirements of the service

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).