We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Neonatal nurse (with QIS qualification) to join our team as a Band 7 Neonatal Governance Lead Nurse. The post is 21hr working across site in both York and Scarborough Neonatal units.
The Neonatal Governance Lead will take responsibility for leading investigations around significant events and serious incidents, producing and monitoring action plans. The post holder will provide support and information to staff, ensuring that any learning from incidents is shared and that changes in practice have been embedded to prevent re-occurrence. This will include collaborative working with Maternity and Paediatrics. The role will also involve working closely with the Neonatal Education Lead and include educational elements.
The ideal candidate will have experience of audit and change management and working knowledge of the incident process. The post holder will require good IT skills as they will be involved in the collection and maintenance of accurate data, such as Badgernet and NNAP. Time management skills and the ability to manage their workload will be essential.
The Neonatal Governance Lead Nurse will promote a culture where clinical governance and patient safety are integrated into the care and wellbeing of all patients, staff,and families, promoting a culture of participation, openness, and accountability.
They will ensure the appropriate level of investigation is undertaken in response to incidents, reflecting the severity of incidents.
The post holder will support staff and guide them in the management of incidents andcomplaints, promoting reflection on practice and disseminating learning.They will lead on the implementation and management of change in response to learning from incidentsandaudits, ensuring that any necessary actions are taken to improve practice.
The postholder will report to and participate in, relevant Trust and Network level Governance and Risk meetings and will attend ODN forums. This will include oversight of policy development and dissemination for both units.
The role will support the Neonatal Clinical Education Lead to share and implement learning and audit as appropriate.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
· Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
· 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
· A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
· A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
· Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
· NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
· An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
· Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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This advert closes on Monday 17 Feb 2025
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