Staff Nurse (Neonatal)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Car lease schemes

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Senior Staff Nurse (Band 6) to lead in the Special Care Baby Unit in Barnstaple. You will promote high standards of care, provide clinical leadership to the nursing and multidisciplinary team, and support ongoing professional development for staff.

The role offers the opportunity to contribute to exceptional neonatal care within a large NHS trust, with a focus on staff wellbeing and flexible working patterns.”

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with Band 6 experience in neonatal care.
• Commitment to high standards of care and patient safety.
• Ability to lead and support a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of care and provide clinical leadership within the nursing and multidisciplinary team.
• Support ongoing professional development and rotational placements to enhance skills.
• Care for babies within the Special Care Baby Unit at Barnstaple and contribute to service improvement.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical leadership

MDT collaboration

Job description

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role This role is to promote high standards of Care and acts as a role model providing Clinical leadership to the nursing and wider Multi-displinary team. The postholder will also demonstrate continuing professional development that reflects individual needs, the needs of the team and the needs of the organisation. Come and join a small friendly team who will provide you with the support to fulfil your maximum potential. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Day/nights and weekends

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Staff Nurse (Band 6) to join our Special Care Baby Unit in Barnstaple.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust., Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there. Salary is not the only financial benefit You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.