Registered Nurse - Nicu

Sherwood Forest Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse or Midwife to join the Neonatal Team. The unit provides 12 beds with high-quality care across the neonatal spectrum within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

We welcome applications from newly qualified and experienced nurses and midwives committed to developing neonatal knowledge and clinical skills, with flexibility for a 24-hour rota, including

Qualifications

• Knowledge of neonatal issues.
• 1st level registered nurse or RN child/ RSCN or Registered midwife.
• Desirable: teaching qualification (flips enb 998, D32/33).
• Safeguarding training and clinical supervision are desirable.
• Experience in children's/ Neonatal services and audit/research.

Responsibilities

• To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.

Skills

Neonatal knowledge

Clinical care skills

Education

RN first level / Midwife

Job description

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse or Midwife to join our supportive and dynamic Neonatal Team.

We are a 12-bed Neonatal Unit providing high-quality, evidence-based care to a diverse range of newborn infants, from those requiring special care through to babies receiving intensive care. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in delivering safe, compassionate and individualised care to babies and their families.

We welcome applications from newly qualified and experienced Registered Nurses (Adult or Children's) and Midwives who are committed to developing their neonatal knowledge and clinical skills.

The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly across a 24-hour service, demonstrating a professional, compassionate and adaptable approach to patient care. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about learning, committed to professional development and keen to contribute to a positive and supportive team environment.

Whether you are beginning your neonatal career or looking to further develop your existing experience, this is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dedicated and friendly nursing team.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more details, please read the attached job description and person specification

About us

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.

SFH has been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.

Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.

Job responsibilities

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.

Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of neonatal issues

Qualifications/Academic/Craft/Professional

• 1st level registered nurse or RN child/ RSCN or Registered midwife

Desirable

• Teaching qualification (flips enb 998, D32/33)

Further Training

• Safeguarding children
• Clinical supervision
• Undertake preceptor programme following induction, willing to undertake Neonatal qualification

Experience

• Previous experience of children's/ Neonatal services
• Experience of audit and research

Desirable

• Newly qualified staff nurse post

Contractual Requirements

• To work within a 24 hour rota, night duty and weekends

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).