Job Description

An exciting opportunity has risen to join our team of Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at University Hospital Sussex.



We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated, innovative practitioner to join us and work across site at our ANNP Led Level 1 SCBU at the Princess Royal Hospital and our Level 3 tertiary NICU which includes surgery at the Trevor Mann Baby Unit NICU.

We can offer you:

An ANNP-led neonatal service An expanding level 3 medical and surgical intensive care unit The Sussex Neonatal Transport Service Supported professional development to suit your needs

We have a new exciting structure with a two tiered team. There is opportunity to cross site and gain exposure to all different clinical settings and scenarios and we ensure that your clinical and educational needs are met with exposure to all clinical scenarios.



The successful candidate will work clinical with a non- clinical component which will encompass all four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice and will contribute to service improvement and professional development.



The main base for clinical practice will be our level 1 SCBU this service is ANNP-led. You have the responsibility, autonomy and independence to manage the care of newborn infants night and day, supported by the Sussex Neonatal Transport Team and a team of Consultant Neonatologists.



The post holder with cross cover Tier 1 duties (SHO rota equivalent) at Trevor Mann Baby Unit in Brighton and SCBU at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath. The primary base for posting will be at The Princess Royal Hospital Haywards Heath.



The ANNP promotes individualised family-centred holistic care for the neonate and their family, utilising their advanced skills set and knowledge base. The post-holder will provide clinical advice, support and teaching to their colleagues in the multidisciplinary team.



Using their advanced clinical skills set and knowledge, the post-holder will exercise professional autonomy in the delivery of safe, evidenced based care and deliver high quality medical management to all babies in their care within the neonatal unit, post natal ward and central delivery suite in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.



The role is weighted as follows



80% Clinical 20% Non-clinical

Non-clinical time is to develop service provision with involvement in



Education Leadership Research/Clinical Governance

This is also time to ensure all 4 pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice are being achieved to continue your professional development as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner.



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.

Candidate Information Pack:

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/



Main roles and responsibilities of the successful applicant will include

Clinical Practice:

Assessing, planning and implementation of care for infants across all categories of care.



Postnatal ward cover and managing both low risk and babies requiring transitional care and supporting the midwifery team with completing of New-born Physical Examination (NIPE)



Attending high risk deliveries on both sites.



Leading on resuscitation and stabilisation on delivery suite at the Princess Royal Hospital in Hayward's heath.



Delivery bleep holder across both sites.



Utilisation of advanced skill set (Decision making, Intubation, vascular access, LP)



Independent prescriber.



Keeping up to date with all advanced clinical skill sets



Leadership



Involvement or leading on projects (local/national) to promote safe practice and patient experience.



Line management of trainee ANNPs during their training with the support of a Senior ANNP.



Attending ATAIN, NNAP, ANNP training days and managing your non clinical time appropriately.



Education



Supporting the practice development nurses with education session on team days

NLS/ARNI instruction if applicable on our local courses

Teaching at local university to support the Qualification In Speciality (QIS) training of our nursing colleagues

Bed site teaching for both our medical and nursing colleagues.

Leading simulation



Research



Be Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certified to be involved with local research

Be involved or lead on Quality Improvement initiatives

Keep up to to date with local clinical trial protocols



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