Job summary An exciting opportunity has arise for a Senior ANNP to work on the medical neonatal intensive care Tier 2 rota who seek further experience and training in Neonatology. We seek to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Senior ANNP to work within the Neonatology Directorate, part of the Perinatal Division of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust at The Royal Oldham Hospital on the Level 3 Neonatal Unit. You will work exclusively within the Neonatal Unit on a full shift Tier 2 rota (second on-call) (1 in 10) with senior paediatric trainees, senior neonatal clinical fellows and senior ANNP. The Neonatal Unit is one of Greater Manchester's 3 tertiary Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) and has 9 Intensive Care cots, 9 High Dependency cots and 19 Special Care cots, and offers the full spectrum of medical neonatal care. The state-of-the-art unit is housed in the new purpose-built Women and Children's Building. The unit is led by a dedicated team of experienced consultant neonatologists. You will be expected to continue your professional development and ample training opportunities are available within the department. The Trust has links with University of Manchester for undergraduate training of medical students and is a major contributor to several research studies in the region. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information. Main duties of the job The Senior ANNP will contribute to the delivery of a responsive, high quality neonatal service working as part of the Tier 2 medical rota. Within their role they are expected to take on leadership skills as well as contributing to quality improvement projects, research, audit, and service development. They will use their advanced skills and knowledge to assess, plan implement and evaluate care for a range of neonates. They will perform neonatal invasive procedures I the care of infants, request and review a variety of investigations to initiate, alter or update medical management plans. The post holder will be responsible to maintain and enhance professional standards of care across the spectrum of Neonatology and contribute to the professional development of the wider ANNP and neonatal nursing team, as well as ensuring their own development is maintained. Within the Senior ANNP role there will be line management responsibility for the ANNP team based at Oldham. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a range of procedural competencies within the neonatal intensive care and attending high risk deliveries, utilise their advanced skills and knowledge to lead in challenging decision making. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 236-OCO-NM570-24-B Job locations Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registration MSc / Level 7 Advanced Practice Neonatal ANNP practice minimum 5 years Desirable NLS instructor Knowledge Essential NLS provider Evidence of ordering, interpreting and rationalising clinical investigations Ability to perform neonatal specific invasive procedures Desirable Teaching qualification Skills Essential Evidence of QI and audit Excellent communication skills Demonstrate leadership skills Desirable Leadership qualification course Experience of teaching outside of the immediate team Presentation at local and/or national conferences. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registration MSc / Level 7 Advanced Practice Neonatal ANNP practice minimum 5 years Desirable NLS instructor Knowledge Essential NLS provider Evidence of ordering, interpreting and rationalising clinical investigations Ability to perform neonatal specific invasive procedures Desirable Teaching qualification Skills Essential Evidence of QI and audit Excellent communication skills Demonstrate leadership skills Desirable Leadership qualification course Experience of teaching outside of the immediate team Presentation at local and/or national conferences. 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)