We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate to the position of Neonatal Governance Lead Nurse within our Sunrise Neonatal Unit.

The post is permanent and is offered at full time in the first instance, but applications for flexible working and job shares would be welcomed.

Main duties of the job

The overall job purpose of this post is to develop evidence based clinical practice and promote patient safety through staff training, coaching, supervision and mentoring.

This role has one day a week dedicated to supporting the multi-professional training in maternity and neonatal services. The one day per week undertaking this aspect of the role will be professionally managed by the Maternity Lead for education.

The post holder will work strategically and operationally to promote the teaching, training and ongoing development of Neonatal Nursing team ensuring patient safety, evidence based practice, staff experience and service user experience, is an active ongoing process within the Neonatal Service.

The post holder will work in partnership with neonatal matron, ward manager, practice development nurse to develop staff development, recruitment and retention strategy.

About us

NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience and knowledge of neonatal practice acquired through experience post-neonatal training.
• Significant experience in all aspects of Neonatal Care at a Band 6 level.
• Sound knowledge of current neonatal nursing issues, with an understanding of the relevance and local impact of issues and policy from the wider arena of the nursing profession and the NHS.
• In depth understanding of Safeguarding issues.
• Knowledge of issues surrounding bereavement care including support of staff.
• Evidence of professional development and relevant further study.
• Experience of staff recruitment

Education and qualifications

Essential

• RGN/RM/RSCN/RN Child registration.
• Degree or equivalent skills, knowledge, and experience in nursing/midwifery
• AdditionalENB405/ Neonatal Modules 1 & 2 qualification.
• Registered Mentor.
• Newborn Life Support training.
• Qualified SIMS trainer

Desirable

• Leadership/Management qualification
• NLS instructor.
• PNA training

Employer details

Employer name

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

Address

North Middlesex University Hospital

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

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393-NMUH-1612