Neonatal Sister

Job summary

Are you a passionate and dedicated neonatal nurse? Are you looking for a challenging career move where you can make a difference? Then you might want to consider joining our exceptional team

Due to internal promotion we are looking for forward thinking professionally registered nurses with a Qualification in Neonatal Intensive care specialism (405) to join our dedicated team. We are seeking nurses who have the appropriate knowledge, skills, and flexibility that will enable them to work across all areas of the Neonatal unit.

Main duties of the job

The post holder:

Should have excellent clinical knowledge and skills and a commitment to delivering high quality, family-centred care Will be reliable and flexible Will have excellent communication skills Should be confident in their approach, show initiative, have excellent leadership skills and be organised Has the ability to motivate themselves and others and be personally and professionally mature Will contribute and commit to promoting a positive team based attitude Will be committed to on-going learning and development and be willing and open to embracing positive change and transformation

The post requires experience, knowledge and skills of working in a neonatal unit at senior level. The successful candidate will lead/coordinate shifts, be able to work well independently and within the team and support junior staff as well as pre-registration student nurses

About us

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti-racism in all that we do.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The neonatal unit at Warrington and Halton NHS foundation trust has 14 cots, 2 intensive, 3 high dependency and 8 special care cots located in 2 rooms. Our service to include transitional care cots based on the post natal ward to reduce term admissions and separation of mothers and babies.

We are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Network. We accept referrals from all networks as our location close to the M6, M56, M62 makes us ideally situated for this.

We work closely alongside the Maternity and Paediatric teams.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN, RSCN or RN (Adult or Child) Degree or working towards Post-registration qualification in neonatal specialist area (ENB 405 or equivalent) Teaching and assessing or mentorship qualification

Desirable

Examination of the newborn ENNP

Experience

Essential

Two years clinical experience in speciality

Desirable

Experience at a level 3 unit Management experience

skills, knowledge and competencies

Essential

Participated in service development and implementation of change. Ability to communicate in a variety of settings. Basic knowledge of financial management in a clinical setting Ability to communicate unpleasant/sensitive information Basic IT skills Manage own workload, coordinate others. Able to supervise, support and coach junior staff Participation in staff management Knowledge of professional and NHS issues Assertive. Ability to develop interpersonal relationships with colleagues.

Desirable

contribution to Network Special interest group. Transitional care experience

specific role requirements

Essential

Intensive care of the newborn or equivalent Good attendance record Ability to perform a full range of duties

other

Essential

Understanding of FiCare Understanding of unicef baby friendly initiatives

Desirable

Experience of any areas of neonatal accreditation

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