Job summary Neonatal Band 6 Open Day 25th February 2025 - Deputy Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse. Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? The Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) in Nottingham, in partnership with the City Neonatal Unit, has opened a state-of-the-art £32 million Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), now the largest in the East Midlands. Spanning 2,000 square metersfour times the size of the previous facility. The brand-new NICU is designed to deliver world-class care for premature and critically ill newborns, offering advanced medical technology, expanded capacity from 17 to 38 cots, and an environment centered on family support. With purpose-built family accommodations, private cot bays with glass screening, play areas for siblings, and a dedicated bereavement suite, our new unit sets a new standard in neonatal care. We are seeking passionate, skilled professionals to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of our tiniest patients and their families. If you're looking for a role in a cutting-edge unit with exceptional resources, collaboration, and opportunities for professional growth, we'd love to hear from you Join us in shaping the future of neonatal care. Main duties of the job The post holder will act as Deputy to the Ward Manager regularly taking charge of the unit and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to babies, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard. The post holder will be expected to be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance. You will be required to work flexibly as a member of the unit team and in support of the Ward Manager to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved. The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. We will expect you to take managerial, clinical and professional responsibility for unit co-ordination and the development of a designated team of nurses. The Neonatal Service delivers care across two sites at the City and QMC Campuses. As a lead centre for the North Hub of the East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (EMNODN), we offer medical and surgical intensive care for extremely premature and very sick infants. Our aim is for babies to be treated in the right place at the right time by a skilled and knowledgeable multi-disciplinary team with the family at the centre of this care. You will need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert. About us With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH A dedicated Institute of Nursing and Midwifery Care Excellence, offering continuing professional education and career development opportunities including: a well-established preceptorship programme, a seven day acute care skills foundation course, bespoke rotational programmes, resilience-focused clinical supervision, an international OSCE programme and clinical academic careers. Access to the biggest established Shared Governance programme in the UK, with 85 staff councils at ward level and growing, giving our workforce a voice and supporting a culture of innovation. Our nursing teams are leading Patient Experience Network National Award winning initiatives (PENNA 2018) and have opportunities to work on improvement initiatives that are co-produced with those who use our services Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 164-6878424 Job locations Neonatal Unit QMC/ City Hospital Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Job description Job responsibilities This role is to deputise to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and to maintain the high standards of the Neonatal Unit and the quality of care given to babies and the environment of the unit, regularly taking charge to ensure the highest level of care. Effective Leadership skills and the ability to be a positive role model is expected from this post at all times. The post holder, will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and through experience and knowledge be able to support the implementation of both clinical and nonclinical governance. Working flexibly as a member of the unit team and in support of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse is expected in order to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved. The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Job description Job responsibilities This role is to deputise to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and to maintain the high standards of the Neonatal Unit and the quality of care given to babies and the environment of the unit, regularly taking charge to ensure the highest level of care. Effective Leadership skills and the ability to be a positive role model is expected from this post at all times. The post holder, will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and through experience and knowledge be able to support the implementation of both clinical and nonclinical governance. Working flexibly as a member of the unit team and in support of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse is expected in order to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved. The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Person Specification Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards Training & Qualifications Essential 1st level registered nurse Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council Mentor/assessor qualification and/or Mentorship course and relevant teaching qualification Post registration qualification relevant to specialty NLS provider Competent in Medicines Management Experience Essential Current critical care experience caring for Level 2/Level 3 patients Portfolio demonstrating continuous professional development Demonstrate experience teaching one to one and small groups Evidence of performance reviews Evidence of change management Communication and relationship skills Essential Able to deliver complex, sensitive information effectively Effective communicator with patients, carers, all members of the multidisciplinary team Can produce timely, accurate written/ electronic records/documents Evidence of presentation skills, use of PowerPoint or similar software Can minimise interpersonal conflict and barriers to communication Analytical and Judgement skills Essential Able to lead a team, prioritise and respond to planned and unplanned situations Ability to assess staff competence and confidence in clinical practice Make judgements and decisions regarding care planning and delivery Planning and organisation skills Essential Can prioritise and manage own time and workload and that of the team Able to action and appropriately disseminate Trust and NHS policies in the absence of the ward manager Physical skills Essential Able to walk or stand for extended periods of time, e.g. throughout a shift Ability to frequently manoeuvre patients and medical equipment in confined/ awkward spaces Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts Essential Demonstrate flexibility in working patterns and practices Ability to recognise and acknowledge stress in self and others and initiate appropriate support mechanisms Person Specification Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards Training & Qualifications Essential 1st level registered nurse Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council Mentor/assessor qualification and/or Mentorship course and relevant teaching qualification Post registration qualification relevant to specialty NLS provider Competent in Medicines Management Experience Essential Current critical care experience caring for Level 2/Level 3 patients Portfolio demonstrating continuous professional development Demonstrate experience teaching one to one and small groups Evidence of performance reviews Evidence of change management Communication and relationship skills Essential Able to deliver complex, sensitive information effectively Effective communicator with patients, carers, all members of the multidisciplinary team Can produce timely, accurate written/ electronic records/documents Evidence of presentation skills, use of PowerPoint or similar software Can minimise interpersonal conflict and barriers to communication Analytical and Judgement skills Essential Able to lead a team, prioritise and respond to planned and unplanned situations Ability to assess staff competence and confidence in clinical practice Make judgements and decisions regarding care planning and delivery Planning and organisation skills Essential Can prioritise and manage own time and workload and that of the team Able to action and appropriately disseminate Trust and NHS policies in the absence of the ward manager Physical skills Essential Able to walk or stand for extended periods of time, e.g. throughout a shift Ability to frequently manoeuvre patients and medical equipment in confined/ awkward spaces Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts Essential Demonstrate flexibility in working patterns and practices Ability to recognise and acknowledge stress in self and others and initiate appropriate support mechanisms 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address Neonatal Unit QMC/ City Hospital Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)