Registered Nurse Neonatal B6

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Shields; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 neonatal nurse for its Special Care Baby Unit. The post holder will assess babies' care needs and deliver care without supervision, while coordinating training and mentorship for staff.

The role involves deputising for senior nurses, supporting families, and liaising with multidisciplinary teams to plan discharges. NMC PIN is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Degree-level nursing or equivalent experience.
• Neonatal QIS status.
• Newborn Life Support qualification.
• Practice Assessor qualification.
• Completion of a Practice Supervisor programme.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate evidence-based assessment of care needs and deliver all forms of care without supervision.
• Coordinate training, supervision and mentorship of qualified and unqualified staff.
• Deputise for, manage and coordinate the ward in the absence of the Senior Sister or Charge Nurse.
• Work with babies and families to implement care, supporting families, carers, siblings and colleagues, including spiritual, psychological and emotional needs.
• Ensure the smooth running of the ward, liaising with multidisciplinary teams on discharge planning and family support.
• Follow the NMC code of conduct and maintain a professional appearance and manner per Trust policy.
• Complete mandatory training, encourage colleagues to do the same and help deliver training when needed.
• Identify with the Senior Nurse or Charge Nurse areas where the role can be extended.
• Participate in and coordinate teaching, research and audit projects.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Organisational skills

Interpersonal communication

Working under pressure

IV administration

Cannulation

Phlebotomy

Education

Degree-level nursing

Neonatal QIS

Newborn Life Support

Practice Assessor qualification

Practice Supervisor programme

Job description

Band 6 neonatal nurse post on the Special Care Baby Unit at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, a 22-cot unit with high dependency and transitional care cots. The post holder assesses babies' care needs, delivers care without supervision, coordinates training and mentorship of staff, and deputises for the Senior Sister or Charge Nurse. The unit supports one of the busiest delivery suites in its network. Neonatal QIS (Qualified in Specialty) status is essential, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Coordinate evidence-based assessment of care needs and deliver all forms of care without supervision
• Coordinate training, supervision and mentorship of qualified and unqualified staff
• Deputise for, manage and coordinate the ward in the absence of the Senior Sister or Charge Nurse
• Work with babies and families to implement care, supporting families, carers, siblings and colleagues, including spiritual, psychological and emotional needs
• Ensure the smooth running of the ward, liaising with multidisciplinary teams on discharge planning and family support
• Follow the NMC code of conduct and maintain a professional appearance and manner per Trust policy
• Complete mandatory training, encourage colleagues to do the same and help deliver training when needed
• Identify with the Senior Nurse or Charge Nurse areas where the role can be extended
• Participate in and coordinate teaching, research and audit projects

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree-level nursing or equivalent experience
• Neonatal QIS
• Newborn Life Support qualification
• Practice Assessor qualification
• Completion of a Practice Supervisor programme

Registration & licences

• NMC professional registration with PIN

Experience

• At least 2 years neonatal experience at Band 5 and 1 year post-QIS experience
• Experience of using evidence-based practice

Skills & knowledge

• Clinical knowledge, skills and expertise, kept up to date with current clinical and professional issues
• Strong leadership, decision-making, organisational and interpersonal communication skills
• Working under pressure and managing complex situations
• Competence in IV administration, cannulation and phlebotomy

Other

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge of safeguarding children and infection control
• Digital literacy and use of NHS IT systems
• Competence to attend preterm deliveries

Nice to have

• BFI training
• Leadership and management
• Experience of mentoring and training junior staffKnowledge of NHS policies, procedures and clinical governance frameworks
• In-depth understanding of FI care
• Experience of being in charge in a neonatal setting