Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at a leading NHS Trust in Sussex. The role involves clinical and non-clinical responsibilities, focusing on family-centred care for neonates. Join a supportive team dedicated to professional development and patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience working as an ANNP.
• NLS/ARNI instructor.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning and implementing care for infants.
• Leading on resuscitation and stabilisation on delivery suite.
• Providing clinical advice and support to colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Governance

Research

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (Neonatal)

Job description

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Main area Neonatology Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Flexible working arrangements can be considered) Job ref 279-7136858-MAY25

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Princess Royal Hospital Town Haywards Heath Salary £53,755 - £60,504 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 26/05/2025 23:59

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 ourWellbeing 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

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.

Main duties of the job

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

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

· 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.

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. 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 ourWellbeing 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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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Person specification

• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (Neonatal) including Dissertation
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (Neonatal) working toward Dissertation
• NLS provider
• Experience working as an ANNP
• NLS/ARNI instructor

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Important information for applicants:

Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email [e-mail].

For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email [e-mail].

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Application numbers

This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.

Name Jonathan O'Keeffe Job title Senior Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07768133825 Additional information

Successful candidates will be required to:

• Prepare a short presentation - topic to be confirmed
• Simulation
• Problem solving exercise
• Interview

Please feel free to contact myself or any of the following Senior ANNPs to arrange informal visits or to gain insight at working at UH Sussex

Rachel Hutchinson - Clinical Practice Lead - [e-mail]