Job summary
Are you a motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious Neonatal Nurse? Then we would love to hear from you. We are the Special Care Baby Unit based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
Our Neonatal unit provides 2 high dependency cots and 8 special care cots, along side SCBU and a neonatal outreach service is also available. The unit currently provides short term intensive care, high dependency care and special care. Our team is highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals, who are passionate about delivering a provision of high quality service to babies and their families.
Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN, as we are currently unable to support OSCE.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated neonatal nurse (RGN/RSCN/Child Branch) with post registration neonatal intensive care qualification) to join our friendly experienced team. You will have excellent clinical and communication skills. The successful candidate will lead/coordinate shifts, be able to work well independently and within the team.
They will also enjoy teaching and supporting junior staff as well as pre-registration student nurses.
This post involves a day/night rotation.
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
1. Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
2. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
3. Flexible working opportunities;
4. Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
5. Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
6. Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
7. Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
8. On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
9. Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
10. Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
11. Be self- motivating in ensure the delivery of effective and sensitive evidence based care to a high standard at all times.
12. To act as a role model to more junior members of the team.
13. Be confident and competent in all areas of nursing practice within sphere of responsibility, enabling delivery of total patient care.
14. Assess the needs of patients within the clinical area, plan and implement individualised holistic nursing care.
15. To act as an advocate for patients wherever they are within the Trust and hospital setting and to advise colleagues on all matters concerning the nursing care of patients.
16. Play an active role in health promotion activities.
17. Ensure that Trust policies and procedures are complied with within the unit, informing the ward manager of matters, which affect the implementation of the agreed policies.
18. Ensure that standards recommended by professional bodies such as the NMC are adhered to and upheld within the unit. Comply with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional practice.
For further information please see the attached job description and personal specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
19. Registered Nurse Adult or Child
20. Qualified in Speciality (Neonates), ENB 405 or equivalent
21. Minimum 2 years post registration experience on a neonatal unit at Band 5
22. Evidence of Neonatal Advanced Life support training
23. Evidence of Standard of Student Supervision & Assessment training
24. Experience of supporting and teaching junior colleagues
Desirable
25. Participation in a leadership programme Edward Jenner / Mary Seacole
26. ENB 997/8 or relevant teaching qualification
27. Participant or willingness to take on project work as lead or active participant
28. Evidence of Appraisal training
Knowledge
Essential
29. Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing within this clinical area
30. Knowledge of NMC Codes of Conduct and/or guidance of professional practice
31. Awareness of Health and Safety and Risk Management Strategies
32. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of child protection issues.
33. Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and carers' cultural and emotional needs
34. Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
35. Ability to manage own time effectively and that of junior colleagues
36. Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
Desirable
37. Awareness of broader issues within the Trust and NHS
38. Experience of Clinical Supervision
39. Awareness of Trust and Department policies and philosophies
40. Awareness of budget management
Key Skills
Essential
41. Excellent verbal communication skills with all members of the health care team, colleagues, parents and carers
42. Demonstrate awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times.
43. Good multi-disciplinary skills (liaison)
44. Good written presentation skills and maintenance of accurate records
45. Has a positive approach to patient and Family Integrated Care
46. Effectively prioritises and coordinates own work and that of others
47. Ability to motivate others
48. Willingness to promote and adapt to change as the team/organisation develops
49. Shows good leadership qualities - ability to assess situations, problem solve, identify solutions, support and challenge
50. Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues
51. Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual
52. Can demonstrate an ability to contribute towards a safe environment
Desirable
53. Willingness to actively participate in mechanisms to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team through audit.
54. Is up-to-date with legislation and current events
Other
Essential
55. Flexibility to work over seven days per week, to support the delivery of a 24hr service
Experience
Essential
56. Experience of managing ward and leading the shift in absence of senior colleagues.
57. A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives
58. Ability to work effectively in a busy environment
59. Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
60. Experience of mentoring students and junior members of staff
Emotional Awareness
Essential
61. Aware of the range of emotions in self and others
62. Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others
63. Listens to and understands directly and indirectly expressed feelings
64. Encourages others to express themselves openly
65. Manages strong emotions and responds constructively to the source of problems
66. Shows respect for others' feelings, views and circumstances
67. In highly stressful situations keeps own feelings in check, takes constructive action and calms others down.
Desirable
68. Has a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress, can recognise when to use them and does so
69. Listens to personal comments without becoming defensive
Self-Awareness
Essential
70. Has a balanced understanding of self and others
71. Has a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development
72. Can demonstrate flexibility of approach
73. Shows a realistic appreciation of the challenges of working with children
74. Self-awareness - can identify own strengths and weaknesses and use reflection