Senior Staff Nurse - Neonatal Unit

NHS; Crewe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

An opportunity has arisen for a band 6 post on the neonatal unit; both full and part time applications will be considered.

Applications are invited from nurses currently working as a Band 6 in a Neonatal Unit or suitably qualified band 5 nurses (QIS) with relevant experience on a neonatal unit.

Applicants will be required to attend an interview which will include a brief presentation on a topic which will be provided once shortlisting is completed.

Job Summary

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an award-winning district general hospital that's working hard to give the community it serves the best possible healthcare. The Neonatal Unit works hard to provide excellent care to our babies and families. We always strive to develop and improve and last year we achieved BFI (Stage 3) and FiCare Accreditations, and were the first Neonatal Unit in the North West to achieve both.

To achieve this we need the best possible people leading the ward as shift co-ordinators.

So come and join us, be proud of yourself.

Main Duties of the Job

An experienced and competent health care professional who supports the NNU Manager in the leadership and management of clinical excellence by making best use of the team, developing and implementing policy and guidelines, and by leading on improvements. The post holder will work collaboratively and cooperatively with others to meet the needs of neonates and their families and take an active part in line management, leadership and development of the team.

Job Responsibilities

The Band 6 staff nurse will act as a shift leader, ensuring the safe running of the ward.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Neonatal qualification with neonatal experience post QIS course
• Evidence of participation in change projects

Desirable Qualifications

• Evidence of advanced skills

Team Working

Essential

• Evidence of effective team working

Desirable

• Evidence of projects achieved by working in a team

Leadership

Essential

• Leadership skills

Desirable

• Leadership course

Teaching & Assessing

Essential

• Willing to become a practice assessor

Desirable

• Has practice assessor qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Employer Name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ

Employer's Website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/