Neonatal Band 6 Open Day 10th September 2024 - Deputy Ward Sister

An opportunity has arisen in the Nottingham Neonatal Service for an experienced neonatal nurse to support the Ward Sister in leading and facilitating the nursing team within the clinical area.

The post holder will act as Deputy to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse regularly taking charge of the unit and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to babies, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard.

The post holder will be expected to be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance. He/she will be required to work flexibly as a member of the unit team and in support of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved.

The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

We will expect you to take managerial, clinical and professional responsibility for unit co-ordination and the development of a designated team of nurses. The Neonatal Service delivers care across two sites at the City and QMC Campuses. As a lead centre for the North Hub of the East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (EMNODN), we offer medical and surgical intensive care for extremely premature and very sick infants. Our aim is for babies to be treated in the right place at the right time by a skilled and knowledgeable multi-disciplinary team with the family at the centre of this care.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH

A dedicated Institute of Nursing and Midwifery Care Excellence, offering continuing professional education and career development opportunities including: a well-established preceptorship programme, a seven day acute care skills foundation course, bespoke rotational programmes, resilience-focused clinical supervision, an international OSCE programme and clinical academic careers.

Access to the biggest established Shared Governance programme in the UK, with 85 staff councils at ward level and growing, giving our workforce a voice and supporting a culture of innovation.

Our nursing teams are leading Patient Experience Network National Award winning initiatives (PENNA 2018) and have opportunities to work on improvement initiatives that are co-produced with those who use our services

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is to deputise to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and to maintain the high standards of the Neonatal Unit and the quality of care given to babies and the environment of the unit, regularly taking charge to ensure the highest level of care.

Effective Leadership skills and the ability to be a positive role model is expected from this post at all times.

The post holder, will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and through experience and knowledge be able to support the implementation of both clinical and nonclinical governance.

Working flexibly as a member of the unit team and in support of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse is expected in order to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved.

The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Person Specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's We are here for you behavioural standards

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level registered nurse
• Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Mentor/assessor qualification and/or Mentorship course and relevant teaching qualification
• Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
• NLS provider
• Competent in Medicines Management

Experience

Essential

• Current critical care experience caring for Level 2/Level 3 patients
• Portfolio demonstrating continuous professional development
• Demonstrate experience teaching one to one and small groups
• Evidence of performance reviews
• Evidence of change management

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Able to deliver complex, sensitive information effectively
• Effective communicator with patients, carers, all members of the multidisciplinary team
• Can produce timely, accurate written/ electronic records/documents
• Evidence of presentation skills, use of PowerPoint or similar software
• Can minimise interpersonal conflict and barriers to communication

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

• Able to lead a team, prioritise and respond to planned and unplanned situations
• Ability to assess staff competence and confidence in clinical practice
• Make judgements and decisions regarding care planning and delivery

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Can prioritise and manage own time and workload and that of the team
• Able to action and appropriately disseminate Trust and NHS policies in the absence of the ward manager

Physical skills

Essential

• Able to walk or stand for extended periods of time, e.g. throughout a shift
• Ability to frequently manoeuvre patients and medical equipment in confined/ awkward spaces

Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts

Essential

• Demonstrate flexibility in working patterns and practices
• Ability to recognise and acknowledge stress in self and others and initiate appropriate support mechanisms

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Neonatal Unit QMC

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

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