Job summary
To provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team and ensure the provision of high quality nursing care to children and families.
To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner.
To assist in the safe, effective and efficient management of the department within allocated resources.
To promote a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence based practice.
To undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of the Ward Manager.

Main duties of the job

• To be a clinical expert within the speciality.
• To provide expert nursing care to very premature and ill newborn babies with complex multi-organ problems that is at high risk of acute deterioration.
• To ensure the provision of excellent, evidence based nursing care for the children and their families.
• To provide continuous monitoring observation and assessment for signs of deterioration or complications of treatment and make appropriate and timely intervention, with the skill and dexterity to minimise physical and physiological stress to the infant.
• To care for babies with multiple invasive devices. Using skills to minimise risk of complications, recognise those occurring and taking appropriate and timely action.
• Ensure that each baby is assessed, and that their care is planned, implemented and evaluated in negotiation with the family, and that this is accurately documented.
• Promote Family Integrated Care and ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for the babies and their families.
• To act as an advocate for the baby and family ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support services.
• To provide a sympathetic and empathetic listener for parents to explore their experiences. To teach, encourage and support parents and family so they can develop skills and confidence to care for their baby.

Welsh language
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Details
Band: Band 6
Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 130-NMR221-0926-A
Location: Singleton Hospital, Sketty Lane, Swansea, SA2 8QA

Essential qualifications and knowledge

• RN (NICU/HDU only) / RM NICU only
• Degree or equivalent level qualification
• ENB 405 or equivalent neonatal qualification
• Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development within the speciality linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
• Basic Advanced Life Support
• NALS for NICU essential
• Excellent speciality knowledge relevant to the department
• Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing
• Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
• Child protection issues

Desirable qualifications and knowledge

• Assessing and mentoring qualification
• NVQ D32/33 Assessors course
• Understanding of audit and research methodologies
• Handling clinical incidents and complaints
• Awareness of equality and diversity
• Basic knowledge of computers

Essential experience

• Significant experience at E grade within relevant clinical environment
• Teaching, supervision and managerial experience
• Experience of co-ordinating and managing patient care
• Previous experience of research and audit

Desirable experience

• Previous experience of change management and problem solving
• Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints

Essential aptitude and abilities

• Excellent paediatric/NICU clinical skills
• Relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department e.g. HDU/NICU
• Effective managerial, leadership and organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective teaching, training and preceptorship skills
• Able to motivate and develop a team of staff
• Able to problem solve and initiate change
• Ability to delegate and prioritise
• Administration of IV drugs
• Interviewing skills

Desirable aptitude and abilities

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
• Appraisal skills
• Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
• Phlebotomy and cannulation skills
• Administering medication under patient group directives

Other desirable requirements

• Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly
• Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check (if required for post)
• Ability to work internal rotation to night duty (as appropriate) and throughout division
• A flexible approach to work
• Effective time management
• Evidence of fulfilling PREP
• Committed to providing excellent Family Centre Care
• Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
• Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
• Mutual Respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times

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. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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.

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