About this role
Job summary
Are you a passionate Neonatal Nurse with a QIS qualification looking to make a real difference? Join our dedicated Neonatal Team at UHCW and provide high-quality, family-centred care to babies requiring specialist neonatal support.
Our busy Neonatal Unit offers the opportunity to care for infants across a range of acuity levels while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in patient care, education, and development.
We are looking for motivated and compassionate nurses who have completed their Neonatal QIS qualification and are committed to delivering outstanding care in a supportive and progressive environment.
Please note this post is not suitable for applicants who are required to undertake the OSCE training programme. Applicants who do not have current valid UK NMC registration will not be considered for this post.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times. Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and the multi-professional team including situations where difficulties in comprehension occur. A competent practitioner, teaching, assessing and supervising/providing mentorship to appropriate students or junior staff. Responsible for clinical assessment of a group of patients and management of a team, ensuring appropriate care is planned, implemented and evaluated, involving patients and users.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description Job responsibilities
Organisation of cross-departmental/organisational activities to support patient care pathways. Participate in local cross site working as required to comply with Ockendon neonatal workforce recommendations. Demonstrate technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient care management including; patient observations; equipment management and administration of agreed invasive tests/procedures. 8. Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data. Manage expected (and occasional unexpected) clinical events requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need, referring to a senior member of staff where appropriate e.g. in an unexpected event. Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. imparting bad news or following an unexpected event.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oQualified in Speciality Neonatal Qualification or Foundation course oCurrent Professional Registration oEvidence of continuous professional development oTeaching and Assessing Qualification or willingness to undertake oPost-Preceptorship
Desirable
oFirst level degree or willingness to undertake oTeaching and Assessing qualification oWillingness to do QIS in 12 months if Foundation complete
Experience Essential
oProfessional Clinical experience oPost-Preceptorship experience
Desirable
oAbility to successfully manage people and change
Knowledge Essential
oKnowledge of the Professional Code of Conduct oAble to apply evidence based practice oAwareness of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development
Desirable
oAn understanding of current issues relating to the NHS
Skills Essential
oIT skills oPatient focused oGood communication skills oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines oGood management of own and others time oAble to use initiative and make decisions oAnalyses problems and implements appropriates solutions
Desirable
oHave a confident approach and the ability to inspire confidence
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
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 University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)