About this role
Job summary
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate experienced staff to join our dynamic team.
Join our renowned Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team, where you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the world of neonatal nursing.
Our expert team have a large multidisciplinary team (MDT) consisting of nurses, nursery nurses, medics, consultants, and allied health care professionals, all with a wealth of experience and knowledge. We are committed to following our unit philosophy: working together with families to provide high-quality, individualised care.
We have permanent and fixed term secondment opportunities for registered nurses (adult or child) or registered midwives who have completed preceptorship in the NHS. We particularly welcome applications from registered nurses or midwives who are qualified in specialty (QIS) in Neonatal Care. Please make your qualifications and professional development clear in your application.
The opportunities for continued professional development while working in NICU are vast, including university-accredited courses and in-house training for specialist roles. Whether you're an experienced QIS NICU nurse or have significant experience in neonatal or paediatric critical care, we offer ample opportunities for growth and advancement.
Main duties of the job
Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate prescribed treatment and care for patients and their families. Communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality with patient's carers and the multi-disciplinary team. Act as a professional role model setting standards of practice. Promote clinical effectiveness and opportunities for teaching junior colleagues and students. Promote and maintain a safe environment for patients. Administer medicines in accordance with Trust policy. Develop clinical skills and participate in continuous professional development. Provide accurate timely contemporary records of care and treatment in line with Trust record keeping policy and NMC.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.
Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:
Better outcomes for ourPatients More opportunities for our People Fairer more consistent care for ourPopulation Best Value for Public Purse Our vision for five years from now:
Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live. We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources. More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community. Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care. Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work. We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career. Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly. We will contribute to system financial balance
Job description Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
RSCN Part 8 / RN (Child Branch, Part 15) or RN or RM Qualified in speciality (QIS) in Neonatal care GCSE A*- C in both English Language and Mathematics or equivalent in these two subjects e.g. Certificates in Adult Literacy and Numeracy at Level 2
Knowledge, skills and abilities Essential
Effective communication skills, verbally and written Ability to work well in a team Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures Committed to providing high quality patient care Committed to providing high quality patient care IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills, data collection Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner/attitude Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the health care setting
Experience Essential
Is Qualified in Neonatal speciality at degree or master's level. Experience of working in an Acute Hospital setting. Teaching and mentoring experience. NBLS trained Has evidence of experience as a Neonatal nurse in a NICU environment. Personal qualities Respectful Personal qualities Respectful Innovative Supportive Collaborative
Desirable
Mentoring qualification. NLS trained
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 Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)