[ref. k70784916] Plymouth - Neonatal Staff Nurse
Job overview
We are looking for motivated and dynamic nurses to expand and complement our innovative nursing team. In return, we offer a friendly supportive working environment and a variety of exciting career opportunities.
As a Network Neonatal Unit we are a progressive level 3 unit currently providing 7 intensive care, 10 high dependency/special care and 16 transitional care cot’s, serving the population of Devon and Cornwall. It is anticipated to expand following collaborative ODN agreement and publication of the National Neonatal Service Specification.
Our accomplished nursing establishment, ANNP team, designated medical staff, Outreach Service and tier of support staff facilitate the local ethos of delivering highly specialised care in partnership with parents. The Peninsula Neonatal Transport Service also located within the unit, provides an expert 24 hour retrieval service and gives QIS staff further opportunity to advance their clinical skills.
We’d love to have an informal chat to share even more with you so why not contact Katie Oakes, Senior Sister via 01752 432800 or email [email protected]
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the delivery of effective quality care in accordance with local, Service Line and Trust policies and guidelines with the support of the senior nursing team
Participate in Network NICU service development
Participate in evidence based practice and neonatal research
Contribute to resource management in the provision of neonatal services
Engage in Clinical Governance initiatives within the Directorate
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.
If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles.
Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical- Demonstrate a knowledge of clinical nursing practice by delivering evidenced based care
- Manage a patient workload using clinical judgement and decision-making skills whilst maintaining
- Competent in the use of medical devices and responsible for the correct use of specialist equipment
- Promote a positive and professional working environment
- Participate in clinical supervision
- Liaise with, and report to the multidisciplinary team in the provision of family centred care
- Identify, manage and refer appropriately, infants requiring Safeguarding assessment
- Encourage parents and carers to be actively involved in the planning and delivery of care to their infant
- Promote health education within the clinical area for families
- Assist in the provision of family support and bereavement services
- Assist with the discharge/ transfer process of infants to other care services
- Where applicable, participate in the Peninsula Neonatal Transport Service
- Work in accordance with local policies and guidelines
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria- Clinical and practical skills
- An awareness of research and proven evidence based practice in the clinical setting
- Recent neonatal intensive care demonstrable experience
Qualifications
Essential criteria- NMC Registration
- Degree in Nursing
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential criteria- An understanding of customer care in the clinical setting
- Competent in numeracy and literacy
- Participation in research and audit projects
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY INCLUDING YOUR JUNK FOLDER.
If you need support with the online application process or require reasonable adjustments with the application and/or interview process please contact the Recruiting Manager for this post.
We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants about less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. We recommend contacting the manager of the role prior to applying and we commit to giving requests full consideration.
We welcome and encourage applicants who identify with all protected characteristics to apply for our roles. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams and improves our patients' experience. At UHP we aim to create an inclusive workplace and hospital where everyone feels they belong and included.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Providing false information is an offence & could result in the application being rejected or summary dismissal/police action if an applicant is successful.
Please note that if you are successful in your application & accept the position you agree that the Staff Health and Wellbeing Department can access your health records from your current/previous employer in order to check the status of your inoculations & screening tests.This is an automated process & the information will only be used for these purposes prior to your taking up the position with us.
For Doctors Roles:
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