Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our team on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as North Bristol Trust. The successful candidate will be joining an established team of ANNPs. Our ANNPs are highly valued and essential part of the NICU multidisciplinary team (MDT) at North Bristol NHS Trust. Able to work independently and flexibly, the successful applicant will work alongside doctors and other practitioners on the tier 1 rota. Southmead NICU is a Level 3 unit providing a centre of excellence for babies requiring medical treatment from 22 weeks gestation. Our unit has 34 cots, comprising of 8 ITU ,8 HDU and 18 SC, with an additional 8 cots on our Transitional Care Ward. If you are enthusiastic, forward-thinking and hard working with a passion to provide high quality care to babies and their families we would welcome your application. Main duties of the job Working as part of the neonatal team on the neonatal unit and postnatal wards Performing practical procedures and septic screens on infants from the postnatal ward and infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit, subject to appropriate training and experience Attending deliveries, subject to training and relevant resuscitation accreditation Maintaining timely and appropriate documentation Supporting and contributing to timely discharge planning - to include completing discharge paperwork (Badger discharge summaries and referrals to relevant specialist teams) Performing NIPE examinations Having, developing and maintaining specialist medical knowledge appropriate to the role through relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD)/Continuing Medical Education (CME) Contributing to achieving and maintaining outstanding performance in the team / organisation Leveraging a nursing background, the post holder will continue to develop the core elements of advanced practice, covering the four pillars mapped by Heath Education England (HEE) Advance practice framework. About us North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups. Bristol is consistently voted the best place to live in the UK, with vibrant local music, arts and gastronomic scenes, a wide range of modern and state of the art shopping, recreation and leisure facilities, a wealth of great local family days out, fantastic transport links for local, national and internal holidays, and it has a rich history. If you prefer country, village or smaller town living, our Trust is also easily commutable from a range of attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Wales (such as Portishead or Chepstow. Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 339-LMH5212 Job locations North Bristol Nhs Trust Southmead Road Westbury-on-trym Bristol BS10 5NB Job description Job responsibilities For full details outlining the roles and responsibilities of the Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner role, please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities For full details outlining the roles and responsibilities of the Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner role, please see the attached job description. Person Specification Education/Training/Qualifications Essential Degree/Masters in Advanced Nursing/Neonatal Studies Teaching and assessing course (ENB 998/7/FLAP/SSiP) Accredited Neonatal Course (ENB 405/QIS) Independent / Supplementary Course in Prescribing Neonatal Life Support course Safeguarding children training - level 3 Desirable Management/leadership qualification Work Experience Essential Clinical experience as a practicing ANNP in NHS Commitment to staff development Desirable Experience of taking a lead role in change management Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Essential Self-motivated, ability to motivate others Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills IT skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Desirable Involvement in research and/or audit Person Specification Education/Training/Qualifications Essential Degree/Masters in Advanced Nursing/Neonatal Studies Teaching and assessing course (ENB 998/7/FLAP/SSiP) Accredited Neonatal Course (ENB 405/QIS) Independent / Supplementary Course in Prescribing Neonatal Life Support course Safeguarding children training - level 3 Desirable Management/leadership qualification Work Experience Essential Clinical experience as a practicing ANNP in NHS Commitment to staff development Desirable Experience of taking a lead role in change management Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Essential Self-motivated, ability to motivate others Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills IT skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Desirable Involvement in research and/or audit 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 North Bristol NHS Trust Address North Bristol Nhs Trust Southmead Road Westbury-on-trym Bristol BS10 5NB Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)