Employer: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Southend
Salary: £37,338 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 14/02/2025 23:59
Band 6
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.
We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.
Job overview
We are recruiting for a Neonatal Sister/Charge Nurse to work in liaison with the Ward Manager and other Sisters.
You will lead and co-ordinate a dedicated team of nursing and support staff in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care. In the absence of the Ward Manager, you will be responsible for the effective deployment of ward/department resources including manpower.
Adhere to NMC Code of Practice at all times and ensure ward compliance with and application of hospital policies and procedures. Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of Governance systems in the ward/department relating to Risk Management, Health and Safety and Controls Assurance.
Main duties of the job
* To monitor the practice and effectiveness of nursing actions, ensuring these are carried out with full regard for the safety of the patient and staff involved.
* To ensure that delegation of tasks is performed equitably, effectively, in accordance with the nurse’s individual skills, development needs and within clear parameters of responsibility.
* To ensure effective communication within the team and externally throughout the 24 hour period.
* To ensure feedback mechanisms are in place, directing and encouraging as appropriate.
* To provide specialist nursing advice or nursing practice within the ward/department, and provide advice to other wards/departments within the Trust.
* To evaluate the effects of nursing actions and plan improvements for the benefit of the service.
* To identify opportunities for improvement in services and where appropriate implement change process.
* To support the practice of family centered care and enhance parental/carer’s participation in care.
Working for our organisation
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists, we want to be the best. To achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details, please refer to the attached job description and personal specification.
We look forward to your application.
Person specification
Experience
* Experience as a Band 5 Neonatal Nurse
* Experience as a Band 6 Neonatal Nurse
* Leadership course/qualification
Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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