Job overview

We are looking for an adaptable individual who has excellent interpersonal skills, works well as part of the multi-disciplinary team, and has an ability to work under pressure, whilst moving the services forward.

We invite you to join our dynamic, friendly, and supportive team, who are actively working towards the reinstatement of our obstetric led maternity unit.

With the NHS Peoples Promise at the heart of our ethos we pride ourselves on being a small inclusive unit with a positive and compassionate culture.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking neonatal  team. We are proud of our achievements at East Cheshire Trust, which set in the heart of the Cheshire countryside with easy access to the  M6 motorway and Manchester.  As a valued member of our neonatal unit you will be part of an innovative team that will help us to excel further to deliver our Trust objectives and values.

Hours per week: 22.5 (various hours available)

Main duties of the job

The Neonatal Service at Macclesfield District General Hospital aims to provide a high quality, safe, family integrated care, which meets the holistic needs of infants and their families.

If you are passionate and committed to the development and application of high quality patient care, as we are, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for a Band 6 Nurse/Midwife to work on our 8 cot Neonatal Unit where we provide individualised care, delivering special/high dependency care and short term intensive care for sick and preterm newborns over 32 weeks gestation.

We also work in collaboration with the Maternity staff to care for babies requiring Transitional care on our Maternity ward.

The Neonatal Unit is integral to the Maternity Unit which delivers approx 1500 babies per year and is part of the pro-active Cheshire and Mersey Operational Delivery Network.

The hospital is set in the heart of the Cheshire countryside with easy access to the Peak District and the M6 motorway.

To be successful, you will possess excellent organizational, communication and team working skills, and the ability to deliver high quality holistic care with an emphasis on working in partnership with children and their families.

The successful candidate will work as shift lead supporting the band 5 Nurse/Midwife on shift and participate in shifts over a 24hr rota.

Essential qualifications:

Registered Nurse or Midwife

QIS (Qualified in Speciality)

Mentor Assessor

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.