Job summary The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust provides Level 2 Neonatal Services. We have 22 cots, 3 ITU, 3HDU and 16 special care cots. We are looking for two enthusiastic ANNP's to join our Neonatal service as part of the tier 1 rota, these roles have arisen due to promotions within the team, you will be joining an established ANNP team who are friendly and welcoming and aim to make a collective difference to babies and families we care for. This demanding role requires passionate, highly motivated and experienced ANNP with excellent communication skills who wish to continue to develop their clinical and leadership skills, delivering high quality care to our neonates and their families. You will demonstrate safe critical decision making skills whilst working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of premature and sick newborn babies. The team works a medical model assisting to cover the service 24/7. Main duties of the job To undertake Tier 1 duties on the Neonatal Rota, and function at a senior practitioner level, to provide autonomous clinical care. Assume a leading role and responsibility in evidence based clinical practice. To be a competent practitioner, leading innovation and demonstrating clinical expertise to a complex case load The post holder acts as a resource and advisor, providing expertise to the multi-disciplinary team. To provide individualised family orientated care utilising advanced clinical skills To support and facilitate the education and training of other members of the neo-natal team, including doctors and nurses at all levels. To undertake Tier 1 duties on the Neonatal Rota, and function at a senior practitioner level, to provide autonomous clinical care. Assume a leading role and responsibility in evidence based clinical practice. To be a competent practitioner, leading innovation and demonstrating clinical expertise to a complex case load The post holder acts as a resource and advisor, providing expertise to the multi-disciplinary team. To provide individualised family orientated care utilising advanced clinical skills To support and facilitate the education and training of other members of the neo-natal team, including doctors and nurses at all levels. About us As a team, we are committed to recruiting staff who uphold our values and can deliver excellent care putting babies and their families at the heart of everything we do, with an emphasis on working in partnership with the families to provide the best possible experience and outcomes. We are excited at the prospect of supporting motivated individuals to help lead, develop and influence our growing services. Come for an informal visit to see if you are ready for the exciting challenge and experience of working on a level 2 neonatal intensive care unit, we can show you around and fill you in on the exciting prospects that await you. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 223-ANN-710-B Job locations The Princess Royal Hospital Apley Castle Telford TF16TF Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Part 1/ 8 or 15 of the NMC register Recognised Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner course Evidence of education to Masters level Nurse prescribing and supplementary prescribing course Evidence of on-going, dynamic continuing professional development within the speciality Neonatal Life Support (NLS) Provider Assessing and mentoring qualification Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training Desirable Neonatal life Support (NLS) Instructor Neonatal Retrieval course Level 3 Safeguarding training Leadership qualification Knowledge and Experience Essential Expert knowledge of all aspects of the nursing care of critically ill newborn infants Detailed understanding of professional and current issues in neonatal nursing and healthcare Detailed understanding of health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues Relevant ANNP experience in a NICU Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses Desirable Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints Knowledge of equipment procurement processes and maintenance contracts Trust policies and protocols Person Specification Qualifications Essential Part 1/ 8 or 15 of the NMC register Recognised Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner course Evidence of education to Masters level Nurse prescribing and supplementary prescribing course Evidence of on-going, dynamic continuing professional development within the speciality Neonatal Life Support (NLS) Provider Assessing and mentoring qualification Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training Desirable Neonatal life Support (NLS) Instructor Neonatal Retrieval course Level 3 Safeguarding training Leadership qualification Knowledge and Experience Essential Expert knowledge of all aspects of the nursing care of critically ill newborn infants Detailed understanding of professional and current issues in neonatal nursing and healthcare Detailed understanding of health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues Relevant ANNP experience in a NICU Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses Desirable Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints Knowledge of equipment procurement processes and maintenance contracts Trust policies and protocols 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 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Address The Princess Royal Hospital Apley Castle Telford TF16TF Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)