Neonatal Staff Nurse

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

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 7 intensive care, 10 high dependency/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 Peninsula Neonatal Transport Service, also located within the unit, provides an expert 24-hour retrieval service and gives QIS staff further opportunity to advance their clinical skills.

We'd love to have an informal chat to share even more with you, so why not contact Sarah Underwood, Interim Matron via email [e-mail].

Main duties of the job

1. 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.
2. Participate in evidence-based practice and neonatal research.
3. Contribute to resource management in the provision of neonatal services.
4. Engage in Clinical Governance initiatives within the Directorate.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence, and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.

We recognise that work-life balance is important for our colleagues, and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full-time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities

1. Demonstrate knowledge of clinical nursing practice by delivering evidence-based care.
2. Manage a patient workload using clinical judgement and decision-making skills whilst maintaining safe standards.
3. Competent in the use of medical devices and responsible for the correct use of specialist equipment by the multidisciplinary team.
4. Promote a positive and professional working environment.
5. Participate in clinical supervision.
6. Liaise with, and report to the multidisciplinary team in the provision of family-centred care.
7. Identify, manage and refer appropriately, infants requiring Safeguarding assessment.
8. Encourage parents and carers to be actively involved in the planning and delivery of care to their infant.
9. Promote health education within the clinical area for families.
10. Assist in the provision of family support and bereavement services.
11. Assist with the discharge/transfer process of infants to other care services.
12. Where applicable, participate in the Peninsula Neonatal Transport Service.
13. Work in accordance with local policies and guidelines.

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.
• 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.