Job Description

We are looking for motivated and dynamic nurses to expand and complement our innovative nursing team. In return, we offer a friendly supportive working environment and a variety of exciting career opportunities.



As a Network Neonatal Unit we are a progressive level 3 unit currently providing 7 intensive care, 10 high dependency/special care and 16 transitional care cot's, serving the population of Devon and Cornwall. It is anticipated to expand following collaborative ODN agreement and publication of the National Neonatal Service Specification.



Our accomplished nursing establishment, ANNP team, designated medical staff, Outreach Service and tier of support staff facilitate the local ethos of delivering highly specialised care in partnership with parents. The Neonatal Transport Service, SoNar South is also located within the unit, which provides an expert 24 hour retrieval service and gives QIS staff further opportunity to advance their clinical skills.



We'd love to have an informal chat to share even more with you so why not contact Carrie Jones Ward manager via 01752 432800/01752 432333, or email via carrie.jones1@nhs.net



Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.



Responsible for the delivery of effective quality care in accordance with local, Service Line and Trust policies and guidelines with the support of the senior nursing team



Participate in Network NICU service development



Participate in evidence based practice and neonatal research



Contribute to resource management in the provision of neonatal services



Engage in Clinical Governance initiatives within the Directorate



We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.



Clinical

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of clinical nursing practice by delivering evidenced based care

2. Manage a patient workload using clinical judgement and decision-making skills whilst maintaining

safe standards

3. Competent in the use of medical devices and responsible for the correct use of specialist equipment

by the multidisciplinary team

4. Promote a positive and professional working environment

5. Participate in clinical supervision

6. Liaise with, and report to the multidisciplinary team in the provision of family centred care

7. Identify, manage and refer appropriately, infants requiring Safeguarding assessment

8. Encourage parents and carers to be actively involved in the planning and delivery of care to their infant

9. Promote health education within the clinical area for families

10. Assist in the provision of family support and bereavement services

11. Assist with the discharge/ transfer process of infants to other care services

12. Where applicable, participate in the Neonatal Transport Service- SoNar

13. Work in accordance with local policies and guidelines



For further details please see the attached JD & PS.