Neonatal Services are provided at both Lincoln county & Pilgrim hospitals. The Neonatal Unit at Lincoln has a cot capacity of 15, providing intensive, high dependency & special care to babies from both Lincolnshire & surrounding counties. Transitional Care is also provided on the post-natal ward & staff within the service work on both NNU & Transitional Care. There is also a Neonatal Outreach Service. We have also just received Bronze ward accreditation.

Pilgrim Hospital is a modern Special Care Baby unit, with a 12 cot capacity, including 8 Special Care & 4 Transitional Care cots. Transitional Care is located on the unit. Short term intensive care & stabilisation prior to transfer is provided. Both work cohesively, in adherence with the care pathways.

The Neonatal service is continuing to develop, is part of the East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network & is currently working towards Bliss & BFI Accreditation & in close liaison with the Maternity Transformation Programme as part of the Better Births implementation.

Main duties of the job

Staff will be required to work on an internal rotation basis, including weekends & Bank Holidays & be flexible to meet the needs of the service.

We are able to offer training & education through a variety of formats & there is expectation that you would undertake the Qualified in Speciality course to become a Neonatal Nurse.

We look forward to hearing from staff that are keen to develop both personally & professionally.

Successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS certificate prior to commencement.

We would encourage & welcome informal visits, & for further information please contact Helen Fletcher 01522 59776.

About us

Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of �643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.

Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - Outstanding Care Personally Delivered - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.

We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.

Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.

This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current first level Registered Nurse/RSCN or equivalent
• NMC registered
• Committed to on-going personal development
• Willing to undertake a post registration course in neonatal nursing to become qualified in speciality (QIS)

Desirable

• Neonatal Intensive care post registration qualification.
• Neonatal life Support course
• Evidence of recent professional development.

Previous Experience

Desirable

• Nursing experience within a neonatal unit.

Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Good written and oral communication skills when liaising with other colleagues, patients, families, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
• Able to work autonomously using own initiative and to work as part of a team
• Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework

Desirable

• Evidence of extended role
• Computer and keyboard skills
• Able to demonstrate good leadership skills

Specific Requirements

Essential

• A keen interest in Neonatal Nursing
• Ability to adapt to change

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

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