Neonatal Staff Nurse

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Main area: Neonatal Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Other

37.5 hours per week (Long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays) Job ref 279-7033805-APR25

Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: St Richard's Hospital

Town: Chichester

Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 15/04/2025 23:59

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.

Job overview

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship, we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Our amazing special care baby unit at St Richard's is looking for a qualified band 5 nurse to join our team for a year's fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. We can offer supportive orientation and mandatory training.

We provide care for babies 32 weeks gestation and over and have 2 HDU cots and 10 special care cots. We work in the Thames Valley and Wessex neonatal network and are part of the UHSussex hospitals which cover Worthing, Brighton, and Haywards Heath. We are working towards Family integrated care with families supporting them to learn how to care for their babies in preparation for discharge.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic team player to join our team of talented nurses. If successful, you will be supported in your development and be provided with opportunities.

If you have a passion for neonatal nursing, are qualified in the specialty, or wanting to change specialty, please consider applying for this band 5 role.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a proficient clinical practitioner who will support the deputy sister and ward sister.

• Act as a role model and ensure effective staff supervision with clinical practice, working with staff and patients in an advisory, teaching, and support capacity and maintaining professional competence, authority, and credibility.
• Work collaboratively with clinical nursing experts including Heads of Nursing, Clinical Teams, and Practice Development Nurses in the development of expert, patient-centered practice.
• Communicate effectively with the department team.
• Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which they work.
• Work in a multi-professional environment ensuring the most effective use of all members of those professional teams.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Service Delivery and Improvement

• Maintain an awareness of Trust and National targets, ensuring that within the scope of your role you support their delivery.
• Fully participate in the Trust’s appraisal system review and personal development planning process on an annual basis.
• Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development planning process.
• Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
• Undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager which are commensurate with the role, including project work, internal job rotation, and absence cover.

People Management and Development

• Act as a role model within the ward and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Report patient/relative complaints to senior staff to minimize the risk of them becoming formal.
• Report/action any accidents, incidents, or undue occurrences reported or witnessed.
• Take an active role in Risk Management in line with Trust and Directorate policy.
• Maintain flexibility with staffing rosters to provide cover with the required skill mix, making the best use of resources available.
• Work with the ward manager to ensure infection control procedures and cleanliness are observed on the ward.

Patient Care Delivery

• Ensure that the needs of the neonates and their families are identified and programs of care are implemented to meet individual patient and client needs, seeking guidance as appropriate.
• Ensure that these programs of care incorporate the Essence of Care, in order to reflect best practice.
• Ensure effective discharge planning, involving the multidisciplinary team as necessary.
• Promote health education within the clinical area and advise families/carers and others in health promotion issues.
• Teach nursing skills to parents and other carers.
• Maintain accurate and effective record keeping.
• Be aware of and work within current legislation and guidance relating to Child Protection.

Person specification

• NMC/RM/RSCN
• Educated to diploma level
• Neonatal/paediatric experience
• Mentorship or ENB 998
• Qualified in specialty
• Knowledge of Health and safety issues

Important information for applicants:

Please note, the use of AI-generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the manager's discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working, please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria.

Further Information

For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.

For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.

Employer certification / accreditation badges:

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name: Rachael Rye Job title: Ward Sister Email address: rachael.rye@nhs.net Telephone number: 01243831442 Additional information: Unit tour available with prior arrangement.