About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Neonatal Services at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a Band 5 registered nurse for our busy Level 2 (LNU) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Peterborough City Hospital.
Our Neonatal Unit has 20 cots and cares for babies born at 27 weeks gestation or greater.
We are seeking to appoint a motivated registered nurse to join our team of highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals, who are passionate about delivering a high quality service to babies and their families.
Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN, as we are currently unable to support OSCE.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide total nursing care on a day-to-day basis, working collaboratively with all disciplines to assure a high standard of neonatal care.
The post holder will develop competencies to enable he/she to provide excellent, evidence based care to an optimal standard ensure to all neonates requiring intensive, high dependency and special care
You must be a child or adult trained nurse, interested in a career in neonatal nursing and should demonstrate expert communication skills and a caring manner.
*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description Job responsibilities
Assess the needs of patients within the clinical area, plan, implement and evaluate individualised holistic nursing care in a sensitive manner.
Be confident and develop competencies in all areas of neonatal nursing practice enabling delivery of total nursing care.
To act as an advocate for babies wherever they are within the Trust and to advise colleagues on any matter concerning the care of babies.
Play an active role in health promotion activities.
Ensure due regard to given customs, values and spiritual beliefs of clients.
Be self-motivating in ensuring the delivery of evidence- based practice to the highest standard.
Ensure accurate and clear records are kept according to NMC guidelines for Records and Record Keeping
Please see Job Description for further information
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (Adult or Child Branch) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and its application
Desirable
ENB 997/ 998 or Mentorship module or equivalent Qualified in Speciality (neonates), ENB 405 or equivalent Ability to mentor/coach students Evidence of Neonatal Advanced Resuscitation training (NLS)
Experience Essential
Nursing skills and knowledge which can be transferred to provide a high standard of care in NICU clinical area. Theoretical and practical knowledge of neonatal nursing Experience of Family Centred Care in SCBU or NICU
Desirable
Experience of shift management
Knowledge Essential
Acquired knowledge of NMC Code Of conduct Acquired knowledge of importance of communication skills within Multidisciplinary team and with families
Key Skills Essential
Ability to develop IT skills required Ability to develop in line with dimensions of KSF outline Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children Can demonstrate how s/he has promoted 'best practice'
Desirable
Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
Emotional Awareness Essential
Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others In highly stressful situations keeps own feelings in check, takes constructive action and calms others down
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.
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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)