Trainee Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Job overview

We are delighted to be advertising for two further Trainee Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (ANNPs) to join our growing team at Great Western Hospital in Swindon. You will become part of a highly motivated and passionate group of senior nurses who work collaboratively with the wider perinatal team to deliver high quality care to neonates and their families.

You will be supported throughout your three year apprenticeship by the senior ANNPs and newly qualified ANNPs currently working on the neonatal unit and will also have the opportunity to complete a tertiary placement to gain further intensive care experience. During your training you will have opportunities to develop in all four pillars of advanced practice working towards your Masters in Advanced Practice.

Main duties of the job

Attending Plymouth University and working with all members of the perinatal team to become a qualified ANNP, responsible for clinical leadership and management in the care of neonates and their families with a Masters in Advanced Practice.

There are many benefits offered as an employee at Great Western Hospital, including access to health and wellbeing support and advice. Within the neonatal unit we prioritise staff wellbeing, with flexible working patterns considered to ensure work-life balance. Our recent staff survey results demonstrated that the neonatal unit is a supportive place to work and the Senior ANNP team pride themselves as being part of this supportive structure.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge and clinical nursing practice by delivering evidenced based care.
• Planning and implementation of infant management plans according to unit guidelines and protocols
• Requesting investigations, interpretation of results and follow up.
• 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
• Encourage parents and carers to be actively involved in the planning and delivery of care to their infant
• Responsible for own professional development
• Lead, co-ordinate and manage the unit workload using expert clinical judgement and decision-making skills whilst maintaining safe standards
• Liaise with and report to the multidisciplinary team in the provision of family centred care.
• Develop, implement and comply with local policies and guideline.
• Responsible for the maintenance of accurate records, having due regard for legal aspects, confidentiality and informatics management
• Deputise for the ward manager in their absence.
• Maintain an awareness of the strategic development of the neonatal services and be a representative at local, regional and national meetings
• Respond to and assist with unscheduled service demands in other clinical areas.
• Work collaboratively and disseminate appropriate information as required to a multi-disciplinary team and various stakeholders
• Provide specialised advice and assist at high-risk deliveries for emergency management of sick neonates.
• Undertaking extended clinical role skills including routine examinations of the newborn, cannulation, lumbar punctures and intubation.