Job summary
- Main area
- Neonatal Services
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 164-6216721
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- NUH across both campuses
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £50,952 - £57,349 ACNP training Coventry. Full Masters Programme Upgrade to Band 8a
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Advanced Clinical Nurse Practitioner
Band 8a
Job overview
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
As a service we are anticipating funding to support the Maternity and Neonatal Redesign. This will help to fulfil our need for increased capacity and improved environment within Nottingham University Hospitals. There will be many exciting new opportunities for development and learning offered within the MNR project, as part of the ACNP team you will be integral to decision making which will help develop and grow our service.
Working for our organisation
As we are expanding our team we are inviting candidates who will have excellent up-to-date clinical skills, knowledge and understanding of the needs of the sick neonates and their families. You will also be able to prioritize, use your own initiative, thrive under pressure and manage difficult situations effectively to ensure the provision of excellent patient care within the unit. You will be able to exercise independent judgement in the assessment and diagnosis of neonatal conditions. You will need to establish an appropriate course of action in order to initiate effective treatment and facilitate ongoing medical management of neonatal conditions using agreed protocols and guidelines.
Our expanding service is offering an opportunity to develop yourself as an ACP in ways which are supported by the established work of the Trust’s ACP framework. We encourage applications from individuals who have aspirations to grow our service in new ways.
If you are dedicated to contributing to a team delivering excellence in neonatal/family integrated care and serious about pursuing a rewarding career at NUH, the neonatal unit is the place for you. You will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, motivated multidisciplinary team.
Please see the link below for more information:
Our Neonatal Service at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust by recruitmentatNUH - Issuu
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ACNP crosses the clinical boundaries between nursing and medical care, using advanced clinical knowledge and skills to work independently, with support provided by a Consultant Neonatologist for clinical supervision. This includes working out of hours with telephone support from a Consultant Neonatologist.
The post holders will promote a high standard of advanced clinical nursing and medical care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of the holistic needs of babies, parents/carers and families through evidence based clinical practice following agreed policies, protocols and guidelines.
An advanced clinical practitioner exercises independent judgement to provide all elements of clinical care using an holistic, family-centred approach, which may include assessment; planning; provision of care and treatment; diagnosis; investigation and referral; evaluation; transfer; discharge; follow-up.
ACNPs contribute to Tier 2 (Middle Grade/SpR/ST 4-7) or Tier 1 (SHO/ST1-3) rota and clinical nursing shifts, the work pattern of each individual being determined by their level of experience and competence. There will be the opportunity as experience is gained to progress from Tier 1 to Tier 2.
The post-holders will be expected to work on average 37.5 hours per week in a shift pattern. The shift patterns will be compliant with the European Working Time Directive and will involve shifts not more than 13 hours in length and will include working weekends and night shifts on a regular basis. Approximately 25% of the post holder’s time will be used for nursing development and service development, education and training.
The ACNPs will work within the multidisciplinary team to deliver advanced clinical neonatal nursing and medical practice, education, support and clinical leadership. They will be easily recognisable by uniform and badge.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Qualified Clinical Nurse Practitioner registered with the appropriate regulatory body (UK NMC).
- BSc in Neonatal Studies or undertaken Neonatal Studies at degree level
- Do you have ENB 405 or equivalent recognised neonatal intensive care qualification with additional degree level learning. if so please evidence in your application
- Do you have Masters with Advanced Clinical Nursing Practice.(Neonatal) if so please evidence in your application
- Teaching and Assessing or Mentorship qualification
- NLS Provider
- Registered independent Non- medical prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate the ability to deliver nursing care to a group of patients
- Evidence of current clinical neonatal intensive care delivery with leadership responsibilities
- Able to provide specialised advice concerning patient care
- Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relatives/carers and staff.
- Experience of leading programmes of change within an acute NHS setting.
- Ability to meet the highly complex needs of the sick ventilated infant requiring full nursing and medical support
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to build successful teams
- Ability to influence and motivate staff to deliver challenging targets
- Ability to manage conflict
- Strong leadership qualities
- Demonstrates negotiation skills
- Able to motivate and support others and encourage effective team working.
- Understand the importance of confidentiality and dealing with sensitive information
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate
- Experience of audit and audit tools
- Able to present and receive complex information within the multi-professional team
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential criteria
- Understanding of proactive performance management within a large clinical area
- Ability to prioritise own workload and maintain consistent standards
- Forward thinking, innovative
- Demonstrate strong organisational skills and abilities
- Ability to plan strategies which impact positively across the service
Physical Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment
- Able to undertake non-patient manual handling manoeuvres
- Able to work shifts
Specialty Specific Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to stand and concentrate for long periods of time
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jo Gilfedder
- Job title
- Advanced Clinical Nurse Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0115924 9924
- Additional information
For further information please email Jo Gilfedder, Lead ACP in neonates. [email protected] or [email protected]
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