[ref. e45286922] Staff Nurse - NICU - NHS
Job overview
Closing Date: 02.02.25 (this may change dependent on response)Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 03.02.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 10.02.25
To apply for this post you must either already be qualified as an RN Child/RSCN/RN and hold an NMC pin or qualified by April 2025.
For overseas applicants you must already hold an NMC pin number (not registration number) as we are unable to support you through OCSE's at the present time.
BRI NICU is CQC rated OUTSTANDING! (May 2024)
At BRI NICU we care for the sickest, smallest and earliest babies from birth through to discharge and pride ourselves on our exceptionally high standards of care.
Accredited as the first NICU in the country to achieve UNICEF Baby Friendly Neonatal Standards we are very proud of the parents as partners in care ethos that underpins every aspect of the care we deliver to babies and their families within the service.
For successful applicants we will provide you with:
- A comprehensive competency based education package with support to develop skills and knowledge
- Upon completion of the mandatory Qualified in Speciality Foundation course we will support you with time and investment to attend the 10 week NICU Nurse programme which will make you a Qualified in Speciality recognised NICU Nurse. (Subject to meeting performance targets)
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 (RN Child/RSCN/RN) Staff Nurses to join our NICU family at Bradford Teaching Hospitals.
Experienced QIS NICU Nurses especially sought.
The post holder is expected to deliver safe and high quality nursing care whilst ensuring effective, efficient and economic use of services and resources.
The post holder will maintain a safe environment for babies, families and staff, reporting concerns as they arise and ensuring appropriate remedies/ action plans are put in place.
The post holder will identify areas of practice development within the service and support the team leader to deliver on departmental goals.
Working for our organisation
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical- Ability to organise own workload with regard to assessing patient needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of a programme of care which is evidence based ensuring that the family are fully involved in this process.
- Ability to respond to complex/demanding patient situations both clinically and administratively.
- Carries out fundamental and enhanced nursing duties within Trust policies, procedures and guidelines reporting to the sisters/ charge nurses and providing feedback on issues of concern and performance management.
- Practices models of nursing and evidence based care which contributes to the quality of the patient’s / family experience.
- Works as part of the multidisciplinary team fostering good inter-departmental relationships and helping to achieve continuous quality improvement.
- Continuously develops relevant skills and knowledge within the clinical specialty.
- Promotes health education and health promotion.
- Has a keen safety focus.
- Involves the family appropriately in decision making.
- Deals effectively and sensitively with client’s issues, collaborating with the PALS service and adhering to the Trust’s policy on handling complaints.
- Actively participates in all aspects of the Clinical Governance process.
- Works within national policy frameworks relevant to Infants, Children, Young People and their families.
- Responsibility for ensuring that adequate stock levels are maintained and that robust systems are in place for the ordering of supplies.
- Reports clinical incidents in a timely and accurate manner in order to aid the learning of the wider team and manage future risk.
- Responsible as a registered nurse / Midwife for the control and administration of drugs within the regulations as per Bradford Teaching Foundation Hospitals NHS Trust, the NMC and national legislation.
- Develops skills and knowledge in Clinical Practice completing the Yorkshire Neonatal Network Competencies within six months of commencement of the role.
- Agrees to apply for Neonatal foundation programme by the end of probationary period.
- Acts as Assessor/Mentor and there will be an expectation to attend appropriate courses and training as dictated by appraisal/management.
- Acts as a preceptor.
- Works within the NMC Code of Practice.
- Practices agreed models of nursing and systems of care as directed by the Ward/Department Senior Sister.
- Is involved in new initiatives, supporting the Ward/Department Senior Sister in their implementation.
- Is prepared to present topics of interest, developments, feedback from Courses/Study days to peers and seniors if requested.
- Participates in developments relating to clinical governance.
- Agrees personal development plan and maintains an up-to-date Knowledge and Skills Framework folder.
- Has understanding/involvement in Clinical Audit.
- Maintains a personal, professional profile.
- Attends mandatory training.
- Develops within the scope of professional practice.
- Works towards actively achieving appraisal outcomes.
- Is involved in clinical supervision as required.
- Participates with Special Interest groups developing up to date practice
- Ensures staff are supported, educated, and informed.
- Is familiar with the role and responsibilities of the senior nursing team within the Neonatal Unit.
- There is an expectation that applicants will contribute to their teams and ward development
- Commits to attend/engage with all education opportunities offered by the management team when asked. This includes the Qualified in Specialty NICU Nurse course (fully funded).
- Supports the implementation of evidence based nursing care.
- Supports staff to carry out relevant literature searches pertinent to patient care.
- Develops and implements a strategy for the evaluation of health care interventions.
- Facilitates opportunities for staff to investigate practice using the appropriate methodological approaches.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria- Applicants for this post must hold a current registration with the NMC as a RN Child/RSCN or RN, in the United Kingdom. Or be due to qualify by April 2025.
- For overseas candidates, all OSCE’s must already be complete and NMC pin issued.
- Experience as a Neonatal Nurse (QIS) or experience of working/being a service user on a neonatal unit
Qualifications
Essential criteria- RSCN/RN Child
- Holds Qualified in Speciality Neonatal Care qualification (formerly ebn 405) or *willingness to work towards and apply for the QIS Neonatal Care course within the first 2 years of employment.
Skills
Essential criteria- Excellent written communication skills with high levels of accuracy
- Ability to use IT packages
- Motivation to learn
- Able to recognise own limitations and ask for help.
- Ability to plan time and support others
- Desire to be involved in quality improvement work