Job summary The post holder will have the experience and confidence to work without supervision in the Neonatal Unit. They will be able to attend deliveries and initiate resuscitation and assist the medical team. The nurse will have the expertise to care for every level of the sick neonate, at times as a lone worker. Main duties of the job The post holder must be able to support junior staff and parents. Following training, theymust be willing to undertake as necessary, air transfers and maintain skills by attending off-island placements. About us The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast. Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community. We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance. As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career. Date posted 31 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £43,954 to £59,343 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number K0005-24-0222 Job locations Princess Elizabeth Hospital Le Vauquiedor St. Martin Guernsey GY4 6UU Job description Job responsibilities Training and Education: To take a lead in an agreed area of neonatal care and facilitate this in the service development. To act as a resource and supervisor to all staff working within the area. To act as a mentor/preceptor/supervisor to students and other learners. To promote an environment that is conducive to quality learning and assessment. Maintain own continuing professional development needs in education, research, clinic and leadership skills. Develop and maintain competence in the additional skills related to the needs of the children, particularly those with differing needs. To undertake air transfer training and participate in off island transfers as required following a period of training and consolidation. Clinical Responsibilities: To be professionally accountable and to recognise own limitations of work and practice within the NMC Code of Conduct. To be responsible for the assessment and planning, implementation and evaluation of care, in negotiation with the family adapting to the individual needs of the infant. To attend labour ward and competently assist in the resuscitation and stabilisation of a newborn. To act as an advocate for the child and their family ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support services. To take responsibility for a defined group of patients. To guide, advice, and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient/client care. To lead a team of staff in emergency and other acute situations, ensuring that the patients/clients needs are met and that significant others are supported. To utilise information and data from a range of sources to identify patient problems and guide decision-making processes. Within field of expertise and organisational policy, request specific clinical tests to establish a diagnosis. To promote service user involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care, respecting their wishes, beliefs and dignity. To promote an open and trusting relationship by communicating effectively with service users, members of the multidisciplinary team and other agencies involved in the care of the patient/client. To contribute to the continuing development of the Neonatal Unit. Participate in the internal rotation of day and night shifts within the unit. Leadership/Managerial: To contribute to the recruitment and retention of team members. To coordinate a team of staff, ensuring that clear systems of communication are developed within the team and any work-related issues raised by the team are addressed. To ensure the implantation of the organisations objectives, policies and procedures and the implications for their practice. To assist in the development and review of policies, guidelines, protocols and procedures. To undertake the professional development review process with identified team members. Support staff with performance issues developing action plans to address developmental needs. To act as a professional role model for junior staff, promoting high standards of practice and strong professional values. To assist with shift planning for the practice area including the efficient use of Bank and Agency staff. Promote the safety of the ward and the risk management process, by participating in clinical audit, clinical risk and quality issues and incident reporting. To attend and participate in Neonatal Unit & other relevant meetings. Maintain a safe environment by ensuring that equipment is checked, clinical areas prepared for patients, faulty equipment is reported and withdrawn from service until repaired and that staff perform in a professional manner at all times. Communication: To communicate effectively with patient/clients and their significant others, taking into account their cultural background and cognitive functioning. To communicate clearly with all members of the multidisciplinary team, demonstrating sensitivity to cultural and language differences. To promote open and trusting relationships by communicating effectively with service users, members of the multidisciplinary team and other agencies involved in the care of the neonate. To manage conflict between individuals, including staff, patients/clients and their significant others. To ensure written communication complies with organisational and professional standards. Audit/Information Technology/Research Activity: In conjunction with the audit department, initiate and undertake clinical audits to monitor and maintain standards or practice and present findings through presentations. To utilise the critical incident reporting system to document actual or potential risks impacting on the quality of patient care. To actively promote evidence-based practice in own and the practice of other members of staff involved in the care of the patient/client. With training, access organisational electronic information systems relevant to the role. Job description Job responsibilities Training and Education: To take a lead in an agreed area of neonatal care and facilitate this in the service development. To act as a resource and supervisor to all staff working within the area. To act as a mentor/preceptor/supervisor to students and other learners. To promote an environment that is conducive to quality learning and assessment. Maintain own continuing professional development needs in education, research, clinic and leadership skills. Develop and maintain competence in the additional skills related to the needs of the children, particularly those with differing needs. To undertake air transfer training and participate in off island transfers as required following a period of training and consolidation. Clinical Responsibilities: To be professionally accountable and to recognise own limitations of work and practice within the NMC Code of Conduct. To be responsible for the assessment and planning, implementation and evaluation of care, in negotiation with the family adapting to the individual needs of the infant. To attend labour ward and competently assist in the resuscitation and stabilisation of a newborn. To act as an advocate for the child and their family ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support services. To take responsibility for a defined group of patients. To guide, advice, and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient/client care. To lead a team of staff in emergency and other acute situations, ensuring that the patients/clients needs are met and that significant others are supported. To utilise information and data from a range of sources to identify patient problems and guide decision-making processes. Within field of expertise and organisational policy, request specific clinical tests to establish a diagnosis. To promote service user involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care, respecting their wishes, beliefs and dignity. To promote an open and trusting relationship by communicating effectively with service users, members of the multidisciplinary team and other agencies involved in the care of the patient/client. To contribute to the continuing development of the Neonatal Unit. Participate in the internal rotation of day and night shifts within the unit. Leadership/Managerial: To contribute to the recruitment and retention of team members. To coordinate a team of staff, ensuring that clear systems of communication are developed within the team and any work-related issues raised by the team are addressed. To ensure the implantation of the organisations objectives, policies and procedures and the implications for their practice. To assist in the development and review of policies, guidelines, protocols and procedures. To undertake the professional development review process with identified team members. Support staff with performance issues developing action plans to address developmental needs. To act as a professional role model for junior staff, promoting high standards of practice and strong professional values. To assist with shift planning for the practice area including the efficient use of Bank and Agency staff. Promote the safety of the ward and the risk management process, by participating in clinical audit, clinical risk and quality issues and incident reporting. To attend and participate in Neonatal Unit & other relevant meetings. Maintain a safe environment by ensuring that equipment is checked, clinical areas prepared for patients, faulty equipment is reported and withdrawn from service until repaired and that staff perform in a professional manner at all times. Communication: To communicate effectively with patient/clients and their significant others, taking into account their cultural background and cognitive functioning. To communicate clearly with all members of the multidisciplinary team, demonstrating sensitivity to cultural and language differences. To promote open and trusting relationships by communicating effectively with service users, members of the multidisciplinary team and other agencies involved in the care of the neonate. To manage conflict between individuals, including staff, patients/clients and their significant others. To ensure written communication complies with organisational and professional standards. Audit/Information Technology/Research Activity: In conjunction with the audit department, initiate and undertake clinical audits to monitor and maintain standards or practice and present findings through presentations. To utilise the critical incident reporting system to document actual or potential risks impacting on the quality of patient care. To actively promote evidence-based practice in own and the practice of other members of staff involved in the care of the patient/client. With training, access organisational electronic information systems relevant to the role. Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of child protection training. Qualifications Essential Registered Childrens Nurse or RN Child/RGN. Diploma/Degree in related field. Desirable Leadership and/or management training. Assessing and mentoring qualification. Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of child protection training. Qualifications Essential Registered Childrens Nurse or RN Child/RGN. Diploma/Degree in related field. Desirable Leadership and/or management training. Assessing and mentoring qualification. 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 States of Guernsey Address Princess Elizabeth Hospital Le Vauquiedor St. Martin Guernsey GY4 6UU Employer's website https://www.gov.gg/ (Opens in a new tab)