Medical Secretary- Neurology

TN United Kingdom; Dudley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Neonatal Sister/Charge Nurse in a dynamic critical care environment. This role offers both full and part-time opportunities within a compassionate team dedicated to high-quality care for newborns and their families. You will be instrumental in developing managerial skills while working closely with a multidisciplinary team to enhance service delivery. This is an exciting chance to make a significant impact in neonatal services, where the well-being of staff, babies, and families is prioritized. If you are passionate about neonatal practice and eager to contribute to a supportive learning environment, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or midwife with experience in neonatal care.
• Evidence of professional development and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver care to sick and preterm babies.
• Collaborate with parents to promote bonding and relationships.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

RN/RSCN/RNC/RM

Specialist Intensive Care of the Newborn Course

Diploma level education

1st degree level education

Job description

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BAND 6 NEONATAL SISTER/CHARGE NURSE - FULL AND PART TIME HOURS

Looking for a new and exciting opportunity to work within a critical care environment? We have full & part-time vacancies within our Neonatal Unit at Russells Hall Hospital, with additional opportunities to rotate to our adult critical care unit and theatres.

We are looking for registered nurses or midwives to join our innovative, compassionate, and family-focused neonatal team. If you like a challenge and are passionate about developing neonatal practice, this is the post for you. The successful applicant will be qualified in the specialty with experience in providing high-quality care for intensive care, high dependency, and special care babies and their families.

We seek a highly motivated nurse who can develop managerial skills, supporting junior colleagues and the multidisciplinary team in decision-making and planning. Excellent communication skills and the ability to drive service improvements are essential.

The neonatal unit at Russells Hall Hospital comprises 3 intensive care, 2 high dependency, 13 special care, and 4 transitional care cots.

This is an exciting time to join neonatal services at the Dudley Group, where the experience of our staff, babies, and families are at the centre of our care.

Please get in touch if you would be interested in arranging an informal visit.

Main duties of the job

As part of the neonatal nursing team, you will be responsible for assessing and delivering care to sick and preterm babies. You will work in collaboration with parents and carers to promote healthy family bonding and parent-baby relationships. You will be supported by the Lead nurse and clinical Band 7 team to manage the day-to-day running of the unit and develop your leadership and managerial skills. A desire to contribute to a supportive learning environment is imperative.

Working for our organisation

At the Dudley Group, our patients and staff are at the heart of everything we do. Our aim is to provide a world-class service aligned with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We seek to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

We are committed to becoming a diverse and inclusive employer where people feel a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in gender within nursing roles and welcome applications from male and non-binary individuals.

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust recognizes the values and transferable skills that the Armed Forces community bring and their compatibility with NHS roles.

We are committed to work-life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• RN/RSCN/RNC/RM
• Specialist Intensive Care of the Newborn Course or equivalent - completed or submitted for ratification
• Educated to diploma level or can demonstrate experience of operating at this level
• Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing
• Educated to 1st degree level or evidence of study at degree level

Knowledge & Training

• Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification.
• Knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems.
• Effective leadership, good analytical and clinical decision-making skills.
• Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team.

Experience

• Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to evidence-based practice
• Keen to develop own skills and develop

Communication & Relationship Skills

• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Research awareness
• Able to communicate using different methods (i.e., email, etc.)

Planning & Organisational Skills

• Keen to develop own skills and neonatal practice
• Evidence of projects/research undertaken on own initiative

Applications from job seekers requiring sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered depending on the role and salary meeting sponsorship criteria. From January 2021, non-UK/non-RoI nationals require sponsorship unless they have another permission to work. Self-assessment for sponsorship likelihood can be done here.

It is vital to provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa.