Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
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. Our brand-new NICU is designed to deliver world-class care for premature and critically ill newborns, offering advanced medical technology and an environment centered on family support.
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. Your role as the Neonatal infant lead would be to help and support our journey in gaining accreditation, teaching and education to all.
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
* Current 1st level registered nurse with UK Nursing & Midwifery Council
* Degree Level (3 or above) qualification in nursing
* Recognised neonatal intensive and special care qualification, or equivalent
* NLS provider
* BFI- Audit training
* Leadership course
* Completed UNICEF BFI Train the Trainer
* Management Qualification
* Masters degree or modules in relevant health related subject or working towards
Experience
* Experience of operational management and leadership
* Able to deliver neonatal clinical care across a range of newborn clinical needs.
* Deal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures/guidelines
* Practical experience of teaching small groups and multi-professional teams
* Evidence of leading change and able to demonstrate implementation of new ways of working within a team
* Experience in managing BFI accreditation
Communication and relationship skills
* Demonstrable negotiating and influencing skills
* The ability to deal with interpersonal conflict
* Team player who can initiate, facilitate and complete projects
Analytical and Judgement skills
* Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex problems/situations and ensure effective interventions are put in place
Planning and organisation skills
* Able to manage time effectively
* Can formulate short and long term objectives
Other requirements specific to the role
* Demonstrate flexibility in working patterns and practices
* Ability to support colleagues, patients and relatives/carers in distressing circumstances
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.
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