Neonatal Nurse

The Neonatal Unit is looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly Neonatal team. This vacancy is open to RNC's and RN's with at least 6 months post grad qualification, who are looking for a new challenge or a change in direction within their career. As aBand 5 Staff nurse you will be well supported to further enhance your clinical knowledge and expertise to develop from novice to expert within the sphere of neonatal nursing, with a nurtured career progression onto the Neonatal Qualified in Speciality Intensive/High dependency Course. If you are dedicated and want to be part of a team who are striving to deliver excellence and that places the baby and the family at the heart of all they do then the Neonatal Unit at Kettering General Hospital is the place for you., The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of care required for the sick neonate and their family. Following an induction programme and period of preceptorship the post holder will be expected to carry out holistic, family centred care in a supportive environment without direct supervision. Our level 2 neonatal unit has the capacity for 2 intensive care cots, 6 high dependency cots and 8 special care cots. Our Neonatal matron leads our team of senior nurses, practice development nurse, neonatal nurses, nursing associates and neonatal support workers. Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire., We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals. #J-18808-Ljbffr