Main area Neonatal Network Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent: Home-based Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job ref 265-6886828
Site East Midlands Neonatal ODN Town Northampton Salary £46,148 - £52,809 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 03/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
Neonatal Networks were formed following recommendations from the Department of Health in 2003 and their objective is to ensure that babies and their families receive high quality care which is equitable and accessible for all. Neonatal Networks are the key central point for clinicians and nursing staff to communicate and collaborate.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Network Care Coordinator is to work with nursing and medical staff in the neonatal units across the East Midlands region to support and monitor the implementation of Family Integrated Care.
The individual will also work alongside the EMNODN units supporting their journey towards achieving UNICEF-UK’s Neonatal Baby Friendly Standards, and Bliss’ Baby Charter standards.
Working for our organisation
Northampton General Hospital, the host Trust for the EMNODN, is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance.
Our Excellence Values
* Compassion
* Accountability
* Respect
* Integrity
* Courage
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder must be a registered nurse or midwife, educated to, or working towards, degree level. Recent neonatal experience is essential, alongside a demonstrable passion for Family Integrated Care.
Experience of leadership and management, including developing, implementing and managing change within neonatal services, is desirable. A full current driving licence is required as the role involves travelling between neonatal units across the East Midlands.
Person specification
Education, training and qualification
* Current first level NMC registration as a nurse/midwife
* Educated to / working towards 1st Degree in nursing or other health related topic.
* Master’s degree or ability/commitment to undertake a health care related higher degree (MA/MSc) and complete within 4-5 years
* Qualified in Specialty - recognised qualification in neonatal care, e.g. ENB 405 or equivalent OR similar appropriate professional experience
* Minimum of two years recent neonatal experience
* Minimum of two-year recent experience at a Band 6 level or above OR similar appropriate senior professional experience
* Demonstrable knowledge of Developmental Care/Family Centred/Family Integrated Care
* Experience in parental support
* Evidence of commitment to teaching staff/students/parents
* Leadership course/module or recognised qualification
* Experience of leading/developing family centred care
* Teaching and assessing qualification, e.g. ENB 998/997 or equivalent
Knowledge and experience
* Good knowledge of current neonatal nursing practice and professional nursing issues or associated professional attributes
* Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of practice development and evidence based practice
* Evidence of specific work with parents and families
* Teaching, mentoring and assessing experience
* Evidence of up to date skills and is clinically competent in current role
* Experience in developing, implementing and managing change
Skills
* Project Management Skills
* Clear and concise presentation skills including PowerPoint
* Ability to produce written reports
* Ability to work unsupervised/independently
* Ability to implement and effect change
* Able to demonstrate good multidisciplinary team working
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and maintenance of a Personal, Professional Profile
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
* Highly developed organisational skills Motivated to professional development of self as well as others
* Good time management skills and attendance record
* Clean driving licence and flexible approach to work – the role will entail significant travel and a high degree of autonomy
* Able to carry IT equipment
* Evidence of developing neonatal nursing practice or other professional area
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Name Cara Hobby Job title Deputy Lead Nurse for the EMNODN (FiCare & PPI) Email address cara.hobby@nhs.net Telephone number 07719004894
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