Nurse Specialist

3 days ago


Wigan, Wigan, United Kingdom Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Neonatal Unit at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Staff Nurse. The successful candidate will have energy, commitment, and enthusiasm to deliver high-quality patient care in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Main Responsibilities
  • Assess and develop individualized patient care plans, ensuring compliance with NMC standards and best practices.
  • Support the Lead Nurse in maintaining high standards of quality, quantity, and timeliness in patient care.
  • Undertake and assess enhanced skills to improve patient experience and journey.
  • Develop competencies to safeguard practice and effectiveness in role.
  • Ensure compliance with NMC Code of Conduct and participate in development to meet demands and adapt to changing needs of the service.
Working for Our Organisation

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust values its staff, recognizing that happy staff lead to happy patients. We have a recognized track record in staff engagement and live by our values, 'the WWL Way.' Our commitment to patient-centered care ensures dignity and safety in all aspects of our service.

Person Specification
  • Essential criteria:
    • RN / RSCN / RM qualification
    • Current NMC Registration or due to obtain within the next couple of months
  • Desirable criteria:
    • Evidence of level 7 study
    • Enhancing neonatal nursing practice course
    • Neonatal Intensive Care (405) module or equivalent
    • Leadership Course
    • Mentorship course
    • NLS Qualification
    • Degree / Dip HE in Child Health
Experience and Skills
  • Essential criteria:
    • Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for a group of infants
    • Evidence base for current NNU practice
    • Knowledge of current issues impacting on Neonatal care
    • Involvement in Quality Improvement programmes within Neonatal Services
    • Ability to apply research to practice
    • Evidence of lifelong learning/continuing professional development
  • Desirable criteria:
    • Experience of change management and willingness to undertake the extended role
    • Experience in undertaking Quality Improvement Projects
    • Mentorship and teaching
    • Currently practicing as a Neonatal Nurse in an acute setting
Additional Requirements
  • Motivated to personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues
  • Flexible approach to working hours
  • Willing to undertake internal rotation onto night duty
  • Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role


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