Registered Nurse - NICU

Sfh Tr; Sutton-in-Ashfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse or Midwife to join our Neonatal Team. We care for a 12-bed unit delivering compassionate, evidence-based neonatal care.

The role requires flexibility across a 24-hour service, with opportunities for development and professional progression within a supportive, inclusive Trust.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of neonatal issues and clinical care.
• Registered nurse or midwife with neonatal exposure.
• Willing to work 24-hour rota including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate care to neonates and families.
• Work across a 24-hour rota to ensure continuous care.
• Refer to the attached job description for full responsibilities.

Skills

Knowledge of neonatal issues

Education

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

Job description

Thank you for your interest in this role, we would be delighted to welcome you to Sherwood Forest Hospitals.

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 know that 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.

At Sherwood Forest Hospitals, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As such, we particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, or Disabled. We believe that a diverse team better represents the communities we serve and brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our work.

Job overview

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 Unitproviding 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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

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
• Newly qualified staff nurse post

Contractual Requirements

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

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We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. Priority for vacancies at the Trust will be given to existing employees of Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust whose roles are currently at risk of redundancy due to organisational change. If a high number of applications are received, a longlisting exercise will be conducted prior to shortlisting.

Only applications received on or before the closing date will be considered for short listing. This is to ensure that the Trust meets its commitment to Equality of Opportunity.

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Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and then the money will then be deducted from your first salary once you've commenced employment. The current price of a check is £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced. If you are asked to complete a DBS check and have a previous identity that you do not wish to be disclosed to your employer and/or on your DBS certificate, you should call or email the dedicated sensitive applications team before submitting your application. The team is experienced in dealing with sensitive cases and will advise you of the process and what you need to do.

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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.