Neonatal Senior Staff Nurse

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Neonatal Sister to join the existing nursing team within the Local Neonatal Unit at York Hospital. The post will be a permanent post. The successful candidate will be part of a team of approximately 40 nurses caring for infants born from 27 weeks gestation & 800g. The unit consists of 15 cots, 2 of which are designated for ICU treatment. It is a level 2 Local neonatal unit which supports the tertiary neonatal intensive care units in the Yorkshire and Humber region.

The successful applicant would be expected to manage and be responsible for the running of the unit in the absence of the unit manager. They should have a knowledge of human resources issues relating to the management of a nursing team and developments in the wider trust.

Main duties of the job

The candidate must be a qualified nurse, with at least 2 years post registration experience within a neonatal environment and hold a Neonatal Qualification in Speciality. The candidate should have good written and verbal skills and an ability to prioritise workload. They should be enthusiastic and understand the skills and knowledge required to develop themselves and team members.

It is desirable that they hold a mentorship qualification, have an understanding of management / leadership skills and are willing to further their knowledge within their professional development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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