Neonatal Nurse - Band 5
Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for band 5 Nurses to join our Neonatal team in our friendly, level 1 unit at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated Nurses with excellent clinical skills and enthusiasm for Neonatal care to join our friendly and supportive team.We strive to provide the highest quality care for the babies and families of East Cheshire, with a focus on Family Integrated Care (FIC).
As a Band 5 on our Special Care Baby Unit, you will have the opportunity to attend the FiN/Foundation in Neonates programme (formerly known as NIP/Neonatal Induction Programme) and also the QIS/Quality in Speciality course which will offer the opportunity to progress to a band 6.
Hours per week: 30.00
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Main duties of the job
If you are an enthusiastic and motivated Nurse and are looking for a permanent post on a Neonatal Unit that provides individualised, high quality , holistic care, with an emphasis on working in partnership with neonates and their families, then this is the job for you.
The successful candidate will be a Nurse and preferably have neonatal experience, knowledge of family integrated care and the baby friendly initiative.
The Neonatal Unit at Macclesfield has 8 cots which delivers special/high dependency care and short term intensive care for sick and preterm newborns over 32 weeks gestation.
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a band 6 shift leader and participate in shifts over a 24hr rota. Bank positions will also be considered.
Essential qualifications: Registered Nurse.
Desirable Qualifications: North West Neonatal Induction program, Neonatal QIS (Qualification in Speciality) or equivalent, Mentorship in Clinical practice NM6064 or equivalent.
Working for our organisation
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us.Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance.Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Desirable criteria- Some neonatal experience
- Be aware of political issues affecting healthcare
Specific Job Requirements
Essential criteria- Interest in Speciality
- Experience in Speciality
Other
Essential criteria- Flexible. Be willing to work within the NNU (Neonatal Unit) on a rotation day/night system
Qualifications
Essential criteria- NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Registration as Midwife/Nurse
- Evidence of CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
- ENB (English National Board) 405 or equivalent (or willing to undertake.)
- Teaching certificate or mentorship/preceptorship.
- North West Neonatal Induction program.
- Neonatal QIS (Qualification in Speciality) or equivalent.
- Mentorship in Clinical practice NM6064 or equivalent.
Other Role Requirements
Essential criteria- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Please read the guidance for applicants and completing the application form documents prior to completing your application form (documents are located below).
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.
The Trust may close any advertised post before the stated closing date. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible.
If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, regretfully you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.