Job summary Are you an enthusiastic nurse looking for a new opportunity in neonatal care? Would you like to advance your career by working for and learn from the Thames Valley lead neonatal unit? If this is you, then we would really love to meet you. We are excited to announce that the Newborn Care Unit at The John Radcliffe has new opportunities for Band 6 Nurses to join our Team OneTeamOneOUH. We are committed to offer all the successful candidates the opportunity to gain valuable training so that they can not only advance their careers but join a team that offers the very best in neonatal care. Our Newborn Care Unit is a centre of excellence in neonatal care. We provide level 3 care for extremely preterm infants, critically unwell infants & infants requiring a number of specialities, including surgery, neurology, cardiology and ophthalmology. The Newborn Care Unit currently has 16 intensive care cots, 18 high dependency cots and 19 low dependency cots. We are the base for the neonatal transport team - SONeT - covering the Thames Valley area. We have an enthusiastic education team providing support to both nursing staff and pre/post registration students. We run regular in-house study days and team days. We accept applications from children's nurses, adult nurses and midwives. Critical care experience is desirable, but not essential. Main duties of the job To provide clinical leadership ensuring a high standard of evidence based individualised nursing and family integrated care for babies & their families in co-operation with colleagues and in accordance with Newborn Care Unit guidelines. To provide education & support to families To partake in the supervision & preceptorship/mentorship of pre/post registration students & junior staff To adhere to the NMC Code 2015 About us Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel. Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values Date posted 11 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year £33,706- £40,588 per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 321-NOTTS-5637306-B6-PUB-3 Job locations John Radcliffe Hospital Headley Way, Headington Oxford OX3 9DU Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing safe, effective, evidence based care to babies and their families Ensures that care is assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated on an individualised basis, taking into account the needs of the baby and their family Provides appropriate developmental care to all babies Acts as an advocate, upholding the best interests of the baby and their family Organise and undertake safe transfer of babies within the hospital and between hospitals, adhering to unit policy Administers medications safely according to Newborn Care Unit policy and NMC guidelines Undertakes an annual medications assessment Is able to assess and recognise emergencies with Newborn Care, interpreting information and taking appropriate action, seeking support when required Works collaboratively with families involving them in their babies care and decision making Ensures families receive appropriate education to be able to care for their baby Undertakes discharge planning in a timely manner working with families Work alongside medical staff to share information with families, including breaking sensitive or bad news Takes appropriate action when an incident occurs and ensures that incidents are reported appropriately via the Ulysses system Responds to complaints effectively, seeking support when required Professional Clearly documents plans of care and care given in line with NMC and Trust policies Maintains effective communication with families and colleagues Is able to communicate in demanding and challenging situations, seeking support when required Maintains confidentiality at all times Completes competencies related to the care of babies in a timely manner Treats families and colleagues with compassion and respect Practices in accordance with NMC guidelines and scope of practice, local, directorate and Trust policies Keep up to date with current neonatal practice Complete all required statutory training, including a yearly resuscitation update Contributes to the orientation, development and training needs of students and new staff Takes personal responsibility for their own learning and professional growth Keeps up to date with local and national professional issues Participates in clinical supervision and the appraisal process Organisational Works collaboratively with other clinical areas to promote good working relationships and joined up thinking Liaises with other clinical areas to provide effective hand over for babies transferred to other areas Co-ordinate the care of babies and their families with other members of the health care team Managerial and Leadership Co-ordinates nursing activity on the unit to ensure smooth running of the unit, including being in charge of High Dependency and on occasion overall in charge of the unit Acts as a clinical leader and role model for all members of the neonatal nursing team Ensures a high standard of nursing care is maintained across the Newborn Care Unit Encourage practice which develops partnership with parents and maximises their contribution to the care of their babies Recognises and values the contribution of all members of the Newborn Care Unit team Supports senior members of staff in the safe running of the unit Contribute to and take a lead in implementing agreed changes within Newborn Care Anticipates and contributes to the orientation, development and educational needs of students and junior staff Participates and contributes to clinical audits, quality improvement projects and research on the unit Participates and undertakes clinical supervision and appraisals Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing safe, effective, evidence based care to babies and their families Ensures that care is assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated on an individualised basis, taking into account the needs of the baby and their family Provides appropriate developmental care to all babies Acts as an advocate, upholding the best interests of the baby and their family Organise and undertake safe transfer of babies within the hospital and between hospitals, adhering to unit policy Administers medications safely according to Newborn Care Unit policy and NMC guidelines Undertakes an annual medications assessment Is able to assess and recognise emergencies with Newborn Care, interpreting information and taking appropriate action, seeking support when required Works collaboratively with families involving them in their babies care and decision making Ensures families receive appropriate education to be able to care for their baby Undertakes discharge planning in a timely manner working with families Work alongside medical staff to share information with families, including breaking sensitive or bad news Takes appropriate action when an incident occurs and ensures that incidents are reported appropriately via the Ulysses system Responds to complaints effectively, seeking support when required Professional Clearly documents plans of care and care given in line with NMC and Trust policies Maintains effective communication with families and colleagues Is able to communicate in demanding and challenging situations, seeking support when required Maintains confidentiality at all times Completes competencies related to the care of babies in a timely manner Treats families and colleagues with compassion and respect Practices in accordance with NMC guidelines and scope of practice, local, directorate and Trust policies Keep up to date with current neonatal practice Complete all required statutory training, including a yearly resuscitation update Contributes to the orientation, development and training needs of students and new staff Takes personal responsibility for their own learning and professional growth Keeps up to date with local and national professional issues Participates in clinical supervision and the appraisal process Organisational Works collaboratively with other clinical areas to promote good working relationships and joined up thinking Liaises with other clinical areas to provide effective hand over for babies transferred to other areas Co-ordinate the care of babies and their families with other members of the health care team Managerial and Leadership Co-ordinates nursing activity on the unit to ensure smooth running of the unit, including being in charge of High Dependency and on occasion overall in charge of the unit Acts as a clinical leader and role model for all members of the neonatal nursing team Ensures a high standard of nursing care is maintained across the Newborn Care Unit Encourage practice which develops partnership with parents and maximises their contribution to the care of their babies Recognises and values the contribution of all members of the Newborn Care Unit team Supports senior members of staff in the safe running of the unit Contribute to and take a lead in implementing agreed changes within Newborn Care Anticipates and contributes to the orientation, development and educational needs of students and junior staff Participates and contributes to clinical audits, quality improvement projects and research on the unit Participates and undertakes clinical supervision and appraisals Person Specification Education, training, qualifica Essential Registered Nurse (Childrens/Adult) or Registered Midwife Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of an ongoing NMC revalidation. Recognised qualification in Neonatal Nursing Practice(QIS) Desirable Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice. Practice Assessor and Supervisor Training Clinical Practice Essential Articulate and knowledgeable of skills needed to deliver a high standard of care in the area of practice. Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team. Able to document observations, results, decisions and actions etc. effectively in patient's notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team. Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team Able to proactively contribute to the education of learners and non-registered and less experienced staff. Demonstrates ability to manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients. Nursing care within a Neonatal setting Desirable Nursing care in an Acute setting Leadership and Management Essential Excellent communication skills. Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate. Demonstrates ability to maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice, conduct or decision making in conjunction with team leaders/ward manager/unit co-ordinator. Acts as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice. Able to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective care delivery. Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety. Desirable Previous substantive management experience of specific clinical area Previous experience in the relevant specialty Previous experience of managing clinical incidents and complaints. Person Specification Education, training, qualifica Essential Registered Nurse (Childrens/Adult) or Registered Midwife Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of an ongoing NMC revalidation. Recognised qualification in Neonatal Nursing Practice(QIS) Desirable Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice. Practice Assessor and Supervisor Training Clinical Practice Essential Articulate and knowledgeable of skills needed to deliver a high standard of care in the area of practice. Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team. Able to document observations, results, decisions and actions etc. effectively in patient's notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team. Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team Able to proactively contribute to the education of learners and non-registered and less experienced staff. Demonstrates ability to manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients. Nursing care within a Neonatal setting Desirable Nursing care in an Acute setting Leadership and Management Essential Excellent communication skills. Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate. Demonstrates ability to maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice, conduct or decision making in conjunction with team leaders/ward manager/unit co-ordinator. Acts as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice. Able to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective care delivery. Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety. Desirable Previous substantive management experience of specific clinical area Previous experience in the relevant specialty Previous experience of managing clinical incidents and complaints. 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 Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address John Radcliffe Hospital Headley Way, Headington Oxford OX3 9DU Employer's website https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)