Neonatal Sister

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Neonatal nurse to complement our  Nursing Workforce.  As a NICU we are a progressive level 3 service currently providing 14 IC / high dependency beds, 8 special care and 18 transitional care cot’s, serving the population of Devon and Cornwall. As part of the SW ODN, we enjoy collaborative working with our regional colleagues, ensuring that we continue to deliver current evidence based neonatal care.

Our accomplished nursing establishment,  ANNP team,  Outreach Service and tier of support staff facilitate the delivery of highly specialised care in partnership with parents upholding the ethos of Family Integrated Care. We host the SONAR South Neonatal Transport Service which provides an expert  retrieval service for infants born across the region. This highly specialised service also provides opportunity for experienced QIS staff to advance their clinical skills. We have an established Clinical Education team who provide a supportive and progressive environment with a strong commitment to  preceptorship and continuing professional development. We expect all newly qualified nursing staff to undertake the Qualified in Speciality modules which are hosted by our trust in partnership with Plymouth University. We also offer exciting career development opportunities into Enhanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner  and Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner roles via MSc pathways, in partnership with the University of Plymouth.

Main duties of the job

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Band 6

This  role is an exciting opportunity for those who have consolidated their qualified in speciality training and looking to take the next steps in developing their leadership attributes.

You will be responsible for the day to day management and clinical leadership of the neonatal unit. Evidence of working at degree level and the desire to develop within a management role are essential. You will have excellent clinical and communication skills, an ability to inspire and support staff whilst acting as a professional role model.

If you would like any further detail please contact Sarah Underwood Interim Matron for Neonatal and Transitional Care Services on telephone: 01752 437698 or [email protected] further information.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Demonstrate an enhanced level of knowledge and clinical nursing practice by delivering evidenced based care
• Lead, co-ordinate and manage the Unit workload using expert clinical judgement and decision-making skills whilst maintaining safe standards
• Competent in the use of medical devices and responsible for the correct use of specialist equipment by the multidisciplinary team
• Promote a positive and professional working environment
• Provide clinical supervision to staff with the support of the senior management team
• Liaise with, and report to the multidisciplinary team in the provision of family centred care
• Identify, manage and refer appropriately, infants requiring Safeguarding assessment
• Encourage parents and carers to be actively involved in the planning and delivery of care to their infant
• Promote health education within the clinical area for families
• Assist in the provision of family support and bereavement services
• Co-ordinate and manage the discharge/ transfer process of infants to other care services
• Where applicable, participate in the Peninsula Neonatal Transport Service
• Responsible for the implementation of, and compliance with, local policies and guidelines For further details  please see the attached JD & PS