Trainee Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Sussex is seeking a Trainee Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to enhance their clinical skills and progress to a higher role. The position offers comprehensive training, flexible working options, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on neonatal care.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Wellbeing Programme

Staff Networks

Qualifications

• Hold a qualification in specialty for Neonatal ITU, HDU and SCBU.
• Ideally have a relevant mentorship qualification.

Responsibilities

• Promote family-centred holistic care for neonates.
• Exercise professional autonomy in delivering evidenced-based care.
• Complete academic modules and clinical components over two years.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Decision Making

Communication

Education

Qualification in Speciality (QIS)

Relevant Mentorship Qualification

Job description

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Trainee Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Band 7

Main area Neonatal Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent: Training at band 7 and on successful completion then progress to 8A Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (University attendance and clinical work) Job ref 279-7156149-MAY25

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £46,148 - £52,809 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 26/05/2025 23:59

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts , we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview

Are you an experienced Neonatal Nurse looking to expand your clinical practice and take it to the next step to become an Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Team at University Hospital Sussex as a Trainee Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to commence the academic in September 2025.

We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated, innovative practitioner to join us and work across site at our ANNP Led Level 1 SCBU at the Princess Royal Hospital Hayward’s Heath and our Level 3 tertiary NICU which includes surgery at the Trevor Mann Baby Unit NICU in Brighton.

Minimal criteria prior to applying are that you should hold a qualification in specialty (QIS) for Neonatal ITU, HDU and SCBU and ideally have a relevant mentorship qualification.

Your academic component will be managed by the University of Southampton where you will attend block weeks of taught modules over 12 months and your clinical experience will be managed at both clinical areas.

There is a basic science package to be completed prior to commencing the course.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will complete the programme on a Fulltime/Part time basis which will be discussed on appointment.

The ANNP promotes individualised family-centred holistic care for the neonate and their family, utilising their advanced skills set and knowledge base.

The post-holder will exercise professional autonomy in the delivery of safe, evidenced based care and deliver high quality medical management to all babies in all categories of care.

Full Time

Successful applicant will complete all academic modules within the academic year September 2025-Sept 2026 following on from this there will be a 3-6 month consolidation period. You will be supported with supervision from the ANNP + Medical team and Medical team.

Successful completion of this will result in an automatic progression to an 8A substantive post with the ANNP team.

Successful applicants are required to complete the full MSc Dissertation on appointment of your substantive 8A post.

Complete all academic components across 2 academic years Sept 2025- September 2027.

· Year one: Complete evidence based practice and clinical decision making modules whilst working as a neonatal nurse.

· Year two: You will come onto the clinical floor supernumery to achieve all the clinical components.

Successful applicants are required to complete the full MSc Dissertation on appointment of your substantive 8A post.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main roles and responsibilities of the successful applicant will be to develop themselves during their training to the following which will aid in their progression to their 8A substantive post.

Clinical Practice:

• Assessing, planning and implementation of care for infants across all categories of care.
• Postnatal ward cover and managing both low risk and babies requiring transitional care and supporting the midwifery team with completing of New-born Physical Examination (NIPE)
• Attending high risk deliveries on both sites.
• Leading on resuscitation and stabilisation on delivery suite at the Princess Royal Hospital in Hayward’s heath.
• Delivery bleep holder across both sites.
• Utilisation of advanced skill set (Decision making, Intubation, vascular access, LP)
• Independent prescriber.
• Keeping up to date with all advanced clinical skill sets

Leadership

• Involvement or leading on projects (local/national) to promote safe practice and patient experience.
• Line management of trainee ANNPs during their training with the support of a Senior ANNP.
• Attending ATAIN, NNAP, ANNP training days and managing your non clinical time appropriately.

Education

• Supporting the practice development nurses with education session on team days
• NLS/ARNI instruction if applicable on our local courses
• Teaching at local university to support the Qualification In Speciality (QIS) training of our nursing colleagues
• Bed site teaching for both our medical and nursing colleagues.
• Leading simulation

Research

• Be Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certified to be involved with local research
• Be involved or lead on Quality Improvement initiatives
• Keep up to to date with local clinical trial protocols

Regular one-to-ones with Clinical Supervisor and ANNP mentor will be required and will be the responsibility of the trainee to arrange these.

Person specification

• Qualification in Speciality (QIS)/ENB 405/Neonatal Pathway
• Adequate experience post Neonatal pathway completion
• NLS provider
• NLS/ARNI instructor

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Important information for applicants:

Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Application numbers

This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.

Name Jonathan O'Keeffe Job title Senior Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07768133825 Additional information

Don't hesitate to contact me if you would like to discuss this post or arrange an informal visit.

Alternatively you can contact

Rachel Hutchinson - Clinical Practice Lead - [e-mail]

Proposed Interview date : 15/05/25

You will be required to:

• Present a topic (to be decided)
• Lead a simulation
• Problem solving exercise
• Interview