About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced neonatal nurse to join our team at Warrington Neonatal Unit for a fixed term contract of 12 months.
The successful candidate will have at least 6 months neonatal experience and will have completed the Foundation in Neonates course or have an equivalent qualification.
We are seeking an enthusiastic neonatal nurse with a passion for delivering safe and effective care to families on the neonatal unit.
Warrington Neonatal Unit is a level 2 facility catering to babies from 27 weeks' gestation. Our unit consists of 2 intensive care cots, 4 high dependency cots and 8 special care cots.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Senior nursing team in creating and maintaining an environment in which members of the ward/department team can contribute to the maximum of their ability in providing a high standard of care, staff welfare and staff training.
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care, and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes. He/she is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and may be required to demonstrate procedures to and supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff.
About us
Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation
Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other
Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn
Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:
Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone
Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
One team - we work well together and with our communities
We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.
We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.
Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application
Job description Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
6 months experience working with infants in a neonatal unit Foundation in Neonates qualification
Desirable
6 months paediatric experience
Qualifications Essential
RN(C)/RN(A) Willing to undertake administration of intravenous drugs within 6 months Commitment to continuing education
Desirable
Post-registration qualification in neonatal specialist area
Skills Essential
Able to communicate in a variety of settings with families of varying levels of understanding Ability to communicate sensitive and unpleasant information Basic IT skills Awareness of professional accountabiltiy
Desirable
Participated in service development and implementation of change
Specific role requirements Essential
Understanding of FiCare Understanding of the Baby Friendly Initiative
Skills Essential
Able to work weekdays, nights and weekends
Physical effort Essential
Able to work under pressure Good communicator
Emotional effort Essential
Enthusiastic, motivated and committed to neonatal nursing Flexible and responsive to change
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 North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Address Neonatal Unit Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)