Main area Neonatal Nursing Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (Minimum of 23 hours per week will be considered) Job ref 339-W&C2000-ANJ
Site Southmead Town Bristol Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (pro-rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 15/04/2025 23:59
Job overview
An exciting opportunity for a Neonatal Sister/Charge Nurse has arisen for an enthusiastic, forward thinking nurse/midwife with experience of working in a clinical NICU setting. The post holder will fulfil a key role in supporting and coordinating a dedicated team of nursing and support staff in the delivery of high quality care. The unit is a friendly, vibrant, diverse and supportive multi-disciplinary team where you will be welcomed to join and make a difference in the care of neonates and their families.
The post is open to candidates with suitable experience and a commitment to supporting staff and improving care. The role will require an individual with good leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. They must be able to demonstrate an understanding of change management, team dynamics and appreciate the demands of delivering an efficient and effective service which meets the requirements of neonates and their families.
You will be part of an MDT working within a level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit within the Southwest Neonatal Network serving the northern part of the network. The unit has 34 cots comprising of 8 intensive care, 8 high dependency and 18 special care cots.
Main duties of the job
* You will work as part of the Multidisciplinary Team on the neonatal unit and be actively involved in providing a high standard of care. You will be expected to demonstrate a high level of neonatal nursing assessment and clinical skills by supporting the nursing team in providing quality care to patients and their families.
* To ensure that delegation of tasks is performed equitably, effectively, in accordance with the nurse’s individual skills, development needs and within clear parameters of responsibility.
* To act as coordinator on shift and respond to emergency situations within the division.
* Build and maintain relationships with Network and local community groups to help facilitate closer working with our partner trust UHBW and across the wider SWODN.
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Person specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
* RGN/RN/RNC/RM
* Teaching and Assessing course
* Approved Neonatal Life Support Course
* Educated to level 6 or working towards
Work Experience
* Experience of recent clinical neonatal experience
* Expectation to undertake training for extended roles required by the ward/department
* Evidence of effective change management
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
* Advanced communication skills, verbal & written to include report writing and record keeping
* Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Ability to undertake shift work
* Basic computer/IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service
* Time management/Basic Problem-solving skills
* Demonstrate ability to motivate and lead a team
* Involvement in research and/or audit
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
* Flexibility/ punctuality/ Reliability
* Experience of caring for babies requiring high dependency/intensive care
* Caring and compassionate attributes
If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.
If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151.
North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
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