Are you a passionate, dynamic and enthusiastic Neonatal Nurse who is committed to delivering high quality care? We are looking for an experienced Neonatal Nurse to lead the Neonatal Unit and Outreach service. We are a Bliss accredited level two unit who are committed to providing evidence-based family centred care in the hospital and community setting. The unit has 14 cots that comprise of 2 Intensive, 3 High Dependency and 9 Special Care Cots.
Main duties of the job
Using your knowledge and experience, you will be required to manage and drive forward the service. You will be instrumental in supporting and supervising members of the team and working with the neonatal operational delivery network to maintain national neonatal standards. You must have excellent communication and organisational skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. You will be expected to work as part of a team and lead the team to deliver the highest possible standards of patient care.
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and inspire a team of skilled professionals in our state-of-the-art neonatal unit. You will be working within a transforming children's service team, working together to achieve the best possible care for babies, children and young people.
We are looking for someone who will uphold and maintain our standards and values whilst supporting all members of the team to do the same. If you are a compassionate and dedicated neonatal nurse looking to take the next step in your career, we invite you to apply for the position of lead Neonatal Nurse. Join us in delivering exceptional care and support to families when they need it the most.
For further information, please contact Angela Whelton, Neonatal and Children's community Matron at angelawhelton@nhs.net or 01226436035, 07526 084555 or Lyndsay Fletcher, Children's Matron at 01226 432518.
About us
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a 'we can do this' attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Significant neonatal experience, including experience at AfC band 6 or equivalent
* Demonstrate supervisory and management experience
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
* Health and Safety Training undertaken
* Awareness of current health care issues
* Intravenous drug administration certificate
* Cannulation and Venepuncture Training Undertaken
* Awareness of Child Protection issues
* Research awareness and able to facilitate evidence based practice
* Undertaken first line management training
* Patient safety and risk management awareness
Value-based questions
Essential
* In around 100 words, please explain how you would lead/manage a well functioning team?
* In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
Qualifications
Essential
* ENB 997/998 Teaching and Assessing Certificate or equivalent Adult Teaching Certificate
* R23 Enhancing Neonatal Practice Course at Degree level
* RGN and/or RM and/or RSCN
* ENB 405 or equivalent Intensive Care of the Newborn Course at Diploma or Post Graduate level
Desirable
* Undertaken middle management course
* Holder of A19 Advanced Practitioner Course or willing to undertake
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
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