Job vacancy: Neonatal Sister / Charge Nurse, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Milton Keynes

Job summary

Main area

Paediatrics

Grade

Band 6

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Part time

Job ref

430-WC6415363

Employer: Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Neonatal Unit
Town: Milton Keynes
Salary: £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 16/07/2024 23:59

Neonatal Sister / Charge Nurse

Band 6

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Professional

To undertake managerial responsibility for a team of nurses and support staff, providing high quality 24 hour patient care in the most efficient and safe manner in accordance with Divisional and Trust policies and guidelines, in the absence of Band 7/Matron.
To undertake the supervision and direction of junior staff, nursing support workers and learners.

Clinical

To demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge and practice and act as a role model at all times.
In the absence of the Lead Nurse, maintain clinical leadership, working closely with the multidisciplinary team.

Management

To provide professional leadership of the nursing team on a shift by shift basis, ensuring appropriate staff allocation and skill-mix, managing of cot availability and service provision.
To establish and maintain effective communication channels within and outside the department by: Promoting teamwork and inter-personal relationships and encouraging others in the decision making process and attend regular unit meetings and participating in Divisional Directorate forums as required

Education

Demonstrate responsibility for professional development
To be responsible for continuing assessment of performance and the identification of development needs of the team members

Personnel

To participate in the appointment of staff within the nursing team.
To assist the Band 7 team in the staff personal development reviews and personal development (PD and PDP).

Please refer to the job description for more details.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential criteria

RN, RSCN, RN Child Branch
Evidence of development at degree level
Qualified in Speciality
Teaching/Mentorship qualification — evidence of teaching ability
Recent neonatal intensive care experience

Desirable criteria

Current NLS qualification
First line management qualification/ or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable criteria

Able to work with parents and families
Previous experience in a leadership Role
Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others and able to work as a team leader
Ability to facilitate change within the clinical area

Skills

Desirable criteria

An awareness of research and evidence based practice in the clinical setting
Evidence of continuous professional development
Able to work with parents and families
Venous cannulation skills
Excellent clinical and practical skills
Teaching and mentoring skills
Organisational and interpersonal skills

Personal and people development

Desirable criteria

Works in a calm and organised manner and works as part of a cohesive team
Ability to cope with pressurised environment and able to use own initiative
Ability to work independently

Communication

Desirable criteria

Good communication skills written and verbal, with the ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
Excellent clinical and practical skills
Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others
Organisational and interpersonal skills and able to work as a team leader Advocacy skills

Specific requirements

Essential criteria

Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Janine Kelly
Job title: Ward Manager / Senior Sister
Email address: [email protected]

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Job summary

Employer heading

Neonatal Sister / Charge Nurse

Band 6

Job overview

Main duties of the job

Working for our organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Skills

Desirable criteria

Personal and people development

Desirable criteria

Communication

Desirable criteria

Specific requirements

Essential criteria

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

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