Neonatal Practitioner

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England is seeking a Band 5 Registered Nurse to deliver care to sick and preterm babies. This role requires collaboration with families to foster healthy relationships and participation in a supportive team that champions the Baby Friendly Initiative. Candidates should have a nursing or midwifery background with interest in neonatal care, and will benefit from an excellent career progression environment. Opportunities for support and development are prioritized.

Benefits

Comprehensive Induction Programme

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or midwife with neonatal experience preferred.
• Interest in neonatal care and ability to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to support students in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver care to sick and preterm babies.
• Collaborate with parents to promote healthy bonding.
• Support the Baby Friendly Initiative and participate in team activities.

Skills

Neonatal care experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse or Midwife qualification

Job description

As a Band 5 Registered Nurse, under supervision you will be responsible for the assessment and delivery of care to sick and preterm babies. You will work in collaboration with parents and carers to promote healthy family bonding, parent and baby relationships. You will work with a motivated team and will be expected to support the Baby Friendly Initiative. You will actively participate in the supervision of students in the neonatal unit.

Exciting opportunity is available for Band 5 nurse with an interest in neonatal care. If you are a registered nurse or midwife with neonatal experience or looking for the challenge of a change of specialty then this is an opportunity for you. Our service is supported by a Practice Educator and Advanced Neonatal Nurse. The service offers a comprehensive Induction Programme and Qualification in Specialty. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a purpose built Neonatal Unit, specialising in providing an environment promoting quality family integrated care. We are passionate in supporting our staff to develop and have great opportunities for career progression. We are a friendly, supportive team who work tirelessly to improve standards and drive improvements.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:

• The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.