Job summary Passionate about neonatal care and infant feeding? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills and dedication can truly make a difference? Nottingham University Hospital is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Band 7 Neonatal Infant Feeding Sister to join our exceptional team, working across both City and the newly built Neonatal unit at Queen's Medical Centre. The Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) in Nottingham, in partnership with the City Neonatal Unit, has opened a state-of-the-art £32 million Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), now the largest in the East Midlands. Spanning 2,000 square metersfour times the size of the previous facilityour brand-new NICU is designed to deliver world-class care for premature and critically ill newborns, offering advanced medical technology, expanded capacity from 17 to 38 cots, and an environment centered on family support. With purpose-built family accommodations, private cot bays with glass screening, play areas for siblings, and a dedicated bereavement suite, our facility sets a new standard in neonatal care. We are seeking passionate, skilled professionals to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of our tiniest patients and their families. Main duties of the job Neonatal Infant Feeding is a critical component of neonatal care, focusing on providing the optimal nutrition needed for the growth and development of premature and ill infants. At Nottingham University Hospital, we prioritize evidence-based practices to ensure every baby receives the best possible start. Breastfeeding is highly encouraged due to its well-documented benefits for both infants and mothers, including enhanced immune protection and bonding. In alignment with our commitment to excellence, we actively pursue the standards set by the Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI). Achieving BFI accreditation involves rigorous training for our staff, implementing breastfeeding-friendly policies, and providing continuous support to mothers throughout their breastfeeding journey. Your role as the Neonatal infant lead would be to help and support our journey in gaining accreditation, teaching and education to all. About us With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 164-6876438-A Job locations City Hospital Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB Job description Job responsibilities Why Join Us? Impact Lives: Play a vital role in the care and nutrition of our tiniest patients, helping to give them the best start in life. Innovative Projects: Be part of the exciting development of the MNR (Maternity and Neonatal Redesign), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming maternity and neonatal care. Professional Growth: Support the accreditation process for the Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI), enhancing your expertise and contributing to national standards in infant feeding. What You'll Do: Training & Education: Lead the training and learning of infant feeding practices, ensuring our team is equipped with the latest knowledge and techniques. Clinical Excellence: Provide expert guidance on neonatal feeding, supporting staff, families, and our precious patients with personalized care plans. Accreditation Support: Drive the efforts towards achieving and maintaining BFI accreditation, championing best practices and continuous improvement. Collaborative Care: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic and compassionate care to neonates and their families. Who You Are: Qualified & Experienced: Registered Nurse with significant experience in neonatal care and a passion for infant feeding. Innovative & Motivated: Enthusiastic about pioneering new approaches and driving quality improvements. Communicative & Supportive: Excellent communicator with a supportive approach to teaching and mentoring staff. Detail-Oriented & Organized: Strong organizational skills to manage training programs and accreditation processes efficiently. What We Offer: Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement. Collaborative Environment: Work with a supportive and dedicated team in a state-of-the-art facility. Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including NHS pension scheme, health and wellbeing programs, and more. Please see full job description and personal specification for job overview. Job description Job responsibilities Why Join Us? Impact Lives: Play a vital role in the care and nutrition of our tiniest patients, helping to give them the best start in life. Innovative Projects: Be part of the exciting development of the MNR (Maternity and Neonatal Redesign), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming maternity and neonatal care. Professional Growth: Support the accreditation process for the Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI), enhancing your expertise and contributing to national standards in infant feeding. What You'll Do: Training & Education: Lead the training and learning of infant feeding practices, ensuring our team is equipped with the latest knowledge and techniques. Clinical Excellence: Provide expert guidance on neonatal feeding, supporting staff, families, and our precious patients with personalized care plans. Accreditation Support: Drive the efforts towards achieving and maintaining BFI accreditation, championing best practices and continuous improvement. Collaborative Care: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic and compassionate care to neonates and their families. Who You Are: Qualified & Experienced: Registered Nurse with significant experience in neonatal care and a passion for infant feeding. Innovative & Motivated: Enthusiastic about pioneering new approaches and driving quality improvements. Communicative & Supportive: Excellent communicator with a supportive approach to teaching and mentoring staff. Detail-Oriented & Organized: Strong organizational skills to manage training programs and accreditation processes efficiently. What We Offer: Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement. Collaborative Environment: Work with a supportive and dedicated team in a state-of-the-art facility. Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including NHS pension scheme, health and wellbeing programs, and more. Please see full job description and personal specification for job overview. Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential oCurrent 1st level registered nurse with UK Nursing & Midwifery Council oMentor/assessor qualification oDegree Level ( 3 or above) qualification in nursing oRecognised neonatal intensive and special care qualification, or equivalent oNLS provider Desirable oBFI- Audit training oBFI- Embed neonatal standards oLeadership course oCompleted UNICEF BFI Train the Trainer oManagement Qualification oMasters degree or modules in relevant health related subject or working towards oAssessing & Mentoring Qualification oProject management experience / qualification Experience Essential oExperience of operational management and leadership oAble to deliver neonatal clinical care across a range of newborn clinical needs. oDeal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures/guidelines oPractical experience of teaching small groups and multi-professional teams oEvidence of leading change and able to demonstrate implementation of new ways of working within a team oKnowledge of patient safety programmes, Root Cause Analysis and Datix investigations oWork as a lone worker Desirable oParticipation in research projects oExperience in managing BFI accreditation oManagement of sickness/ HR related issues oLeading role in specialist interest group oExperience in conducting appraisals Communication and relationship skills Essential oDemonstrable negotiating and influencing skills oThe ability to deal with interpersonal conflict oTeam player who can initiate, facilitate and complete projects oExperience of supporting individuals and the team to achieve objectives of the organisation Desirable Able to present and receive complex information to a multi-professional audience Analytical and Judgement skills Essential oAbility to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex problems/situations and ensure effective interventions are put in place oAbility to generate and present Trust and directorate level reports and documents oInvolvement in clinical audits and the development of action plans oApplication and interpretation of quality standards / benchmarks Desirable Evidence of data collection, evaluation and analysis Planning and organisation skills Essential oAble to manage time effectively oCan formulate short and long term objectives oAbility to lead and remodel professional development and education programmes across the speciality oProvide training and education in a range of subjects Physical skills Essential oAble to undertake clinical duties oAble to deliver core and enhanced clinical skills oUpdated in manual handling oAble to transfer relevant teaching aids and materials as necessary for the delivery of educational programmes oKeyboard skills Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts Essential oDemonstrate flexibility in working patterns and practices oAbility to support colleagues, patients and relatives/carers in distressing circumstances oRecruitment and selection of staff oWork across all sites and in the community Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential oCurrent 1st level registered nurse with UK Nursing & Midwifery Council oMentor/assessor qualification oDegree Level ( 3 or above) qualification in nursing oRecognised neonatal intensive and special care qualification, or equivalent oNLS provider Desirable oBFI- Audit training oBFI- Embed neonatal standards oLeadership course oCompleted UNICEF BFI Train the Trainer oManagement Qualification oMasters degree or modules in relevant health related subject or working towards oAssessing & Mentoring Qualification oProject management experience / qualification Experience Essential oExperience of operational management and leadership oAble to deliver neonatal clinical care across a range of newborn clinical needs. oDeal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures/guidelines oPractical experience of teaching small groups and multi-professional teams oEvidence of leading change and able to demonstrate implementation of new ways of working within a team oKnowledge of patient safety programmes, Root Cause Analysis and Datix investigations oWork as a lone worker Desirable oParticipation in research projects oExperience in managing BFI accreditation oManagement of sickness/ HR related issues oLeading role in specialist interest group oExperience in conducting appraisals Communication and relationship skills Essential oDemonstrable negotiating and influencing skills oThe ability to deal with interpersonal conflict oTeam player who can initiate, facilitate and complete projects oExperience of supporting individuals and the team to achieve objectives of the organisation Desirable Able to present and receive complex information to a multi-professional audience Analytical and Judgement skills Essential oAbility to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex problems/situations and ensure effective interventions are put in place oAbility to generate and present Trust and directorate level reports and documents oInvolvement in clinical audits and the development of action plans oApplication and interpretation of quality standards / benchmarks Desirable Evidence of data collection, evaluation and analysis Planning and organisation skills Essential oAble to manage time effectively oCan formulate short and long term objectives oAbility to lead and remodel professional development and education programmes across the speciality oProvide training and education in a range of subjects Physical skills Essential oAble to undertake clinical duties oAble to deliver core and enhanced clinical skills oUpdated in manual handling oAble to transfer relevant teaching aids and materials as necessary for the delivery of educational programmes oKeyboard skills Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts Essential oDemonstrate flexibility in working patterns and practices oAbility to support colleagues, patients and relatives/carers in distressing circumstances oRecruitment and selection of staff oWork across all sites and in the community 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address City Hospital Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)