Job summary Surgery, Women's & Children. NEONATAL UNIT - Staff Nurse If you are a registered nurse or midwife with neonatal experience or looking for the challenge of a change of speciality then this is the opportunity for you. We are a Level 2 Neonatal Unit working in collaboration with parents and carers to deliver high quality care to sick and preterm infants. In our busy unit we support babies receiving intensive care, high dependency and special care.Our service is supported by a team of Advanced Neonatal Nurses and Clinical Educators.We have an established community outreach team facilitating early discharge and care at home. We are active participants in the West Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network. We are a friendly, supportive team who work tirelessly to improve standards and drive improvements. We are keen to support flexible working to allow an effective work life balance. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated with a passion for excellence in care and a commitment to service development. Whatever your level of experience we will be able to support you to integrate fully into the team. If you committo our service we will provide a preceptorship and competency programme which is underpinned with learning opportunities. You will be actively encouraged and supported to undertake specialty education and training. Main duties of the job As a band 5 registered nurse, under supervision you will be responsible for the assessment and delivery of care to sick and preterm babies. You will work in collaboration with parents and carers to promote healthy family bonding, parent and baby relationships. You will work as part of a motivated team to implement the BLISS principles of care. After training you will be expected to support the Baby Friendly Initiative. You will actively participate in the supervision of students in the neonatal unit. About us At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as BAME, disabled and LGBTQ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds. We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible. Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 253-0225-6962183 Job locations Russells Hall Hospital Pensnett Road Dudley DY1 2HQ Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Child / Adult Branch Evidence of professional development Desirable Neonatal Intensive Care course Teaching and Assessing in Practice course Knowledge and Training Essential Commitment to evidence based practice Keen to develop own skills and develop nursing practice Has up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and changes within the NHS Desirable Previous Neonatal Experience Research Awareness Communication and Relationship Skills Essential Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care Able to cope with distressing or emotional situations Able to cope with unpredictable workload and changing circumstances. Effective communication skills, verbal and written Able to work in a team and alone Demonstrates a responsible attitude to work Demonstrates attention to detail Planning and organisations Skills Essential Able to keep full and accurate records. Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care Ability to organise, manage and prioritise workload Able to work flexible shift pattern Able to keep full and accurate records Desirable Leadership Skills Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Child / Adult Branch Evidence of professional development Desirable Neonatal Intensive Care course Teaching and Assessing in Practice course Knowledge and Training Essential Commitment to evidence based practice Keen to develop own skills and develop nursing practice Has up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and changes within the NHS Desirable Previous Neonatal Experience Research Awareness Communication and Relationship Skills Essential Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care Able to cope with distressing or emotional situations Able to cope with unpredictable workload and changing circumstances. Effective communication skills, verbal and written Able to work in a team and alone Demonstrates a responsible attitude to work Demonstrates attention to detail Planning and organisations Skills Essential Able to keep full and accurate records. Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care Ability to organise, manage and prioritise workload Able to work flexible shift pattern Able to keep full and accurate records Desirable Leadership Skills 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 Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Address Russells Hall Hospital Pensnett Road Dudley DY1 2HQ Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)