Job summary
- Main area
- Neonatal
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent: working days, nights, weekends and bank holidays
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-6489140-JUL24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richard's Hospital, Chichester
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Nursing Associates for Neonates
Band 4
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the neonatal team based at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester.
We are a Level 1 neonatal unit with 12 cots, providing care for babies at 32 weeks gestation and above. Out unit includes 2 High Dependency and 10 special care cots. We are dedicated to Family Integrated Care, supporting families to care for theor babies in preparation for discharge
You will be expected t0 work alongside the nursing team to provide excellent care to our families.
You should be a qualified or near to qualifying nurse associate who is keen to work with families and neonates.
We will offer ongoing training and support for professional development from our Clinical Educator. Opportunity to spend some time with our Community Neonatal Outreach Nurse working across our sites.
Main duties of the job
Summary of details include:
- Effective communication
- Work within your NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Participate in discussions working with multidisciplinary teams
- Follow Health and Safety targets and Infection Prevention procedures
- Maintain awareness of evidence base and best practice in nursing care
- Provide best clinical care
- Accurate and clear documentation
- To continue with continuous learning and development.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. .
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the leadership and direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) working within all aspects of the nursing process, providing high quality holistic and person-centred care
to individuals. - Support the registered nurse in the assessment, planning and evaluation of care with focus on promoting health and independence.
- Carry out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the leadership and direction of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting.
- Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values.
- Be an accountable professional.
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
- Have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual’s defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
Please see our detailed job description for the main duties and responsibilities.
Person specification
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Qualified Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Completed Care certificate.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience working with babies or children.
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Ability to access computerised data
- Care planning skills
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work under own initiative
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Zita Warren
- Job title
- Neonatal Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07879631280
- Additional information
Contacts Zita Warren Neonatal Matron [email protected]
Please contact Sadie Sullivan, Matron For Paediatric Practice Development for development and training plans on sadie.sullivan @nhs.net
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