Job summary Are you a compassionate, skilled, and enthusiastic Registered Nurse ready to make a real difference in the lives of our tiniest patients? University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) is calling for dedicated nurses to join our dynamic and supportive Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team. Here's your chance to be part of an exceptional healthcare environment where your expertise and passion will truly shine Within NICU at UHD you will Provide critical care and specialist nursing to preterm and newborn babies requiring intensive and special care. UHD Neonatal Unit is a level 2 centre caring for preterm babies of 27 weeks gestation and above as well as sick term babies. We use a range of therapies such as ventilation, cerebral cooling and cerebral function monitoring. Why Join Us? Cutting-edge care: Be at the forefront of neonatal healthcare in a state-of-the-art unit (Opening April 2025 in the new BEACH building). Work alongside an experienced and friendly multidisciplinary team. Access incredible development opportunities, including preceptorship programme attended by all staff new to specialty. Be part of an energetic, fast-paced unit that's dedicated to delivering exceptional care, day and night. Main duties of the job As a Band 5 NICU Nurse, your responsibilities include: Delivering Specialised Neonatal Care: Provide high-quality nursing care to premature and critically ill newborns in a level 2 centre, including ventilated and intensive care patients, in line with clinical guidelines and protocols. Monitoring Vital Signs Safely Administering Medications and Treatments Parental Support and Education Collaborating with Multidisciplinary Teams Maintaining Accurate Documentation Participating in Clinical Decision-Making Professional Development This role demands clinical precision, compassion, and excellent communication skills to ensure optimal care and outcomes for newborns in critical need. To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Base location - Poole Hospital until 31st March 2025 (will move to Royal Bournemouth Hospital from 1st April 2025 There is a planned move for this service during Spring 2025, when this role and base of work will relocate to Bournemouth site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 153-SP03656-A Job locations Poole Hospital Poole BH15 2JB Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person Specification Qualification Essential Registration on Part 1 (RGN/RN Adult General), 8 (RSCN/Child Branch), 12 (RM), 15 (Project 2000 Children's Nurse) of NMC Register or equivalent Desirable Diploma in relevant subject Experience Desirable Post registration experience Other Essential Ability to work as part of a team and project a positive image Excellent time management skills Problem solving approach and skills Decision making skills - clinical and non-clinical Ability to use computer or willingness to learn Ability to work under pressure, thinking and acting coherently and with respect to others Desirable Comprehensive applied Anatomy and Physiology for relevant area Specialist knowledge of relevant medical conditions of patients Ability to support Clinical Supervision Person Specification Qualification Essential Registration on Part 1 (RGN/RN Adult General), 8 (RSCN/Child Branch), 12 (RM), 15 (Project 2000 Children's Nurse) of NMC Register or equivalent Desirable Diploma in relevant subject Experience Desirable Post registration experience Other Essential Ability to work as part of a team and project a positive image Excellent time management skills Problem solving approach and skills Decision making skills - clinical and non-clinical Ability to use computer or willingness to learn Ability to work under pressure, thinking and acting coherently and with respect to others Desirable Comprehensive applied Anatomy and Physiology for relevant area Specialist knowledge of relevant medical conditions of patients Ability to support Clinical Supervision 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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Poole Hospital Poole BH15 2JB Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)