Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 430-WC6415363-F B6
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Neonatal Unit
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata if part-time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
- Interview date
- 06/01/2025
Employer heading
Neonatal Sister / Charge Nurse
Band 6
Job overview
Neonatal Sister/Charge Nurse
Department : Neonatal Unit
Band 6 £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (part time hours also available), all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 staff nurse to join the dynamic and supportive team in our local neonatal unit at MKUH NHS Foundation Trust.
The Neonatal Unit is a 16 bedded neonatal unit caring for babies from 27 weeks gestation, we provide 5 intensive care/high dependency cots and 11 special care cots.. We are part of the Thames Valley and Wessex Neonatal Network and the Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) and work closely with our colleagues in our neighbouring units to provide high quality care.
Across the Neonatal Unit we continually strive, as a multi-disciplinary team, to offer high quality, evidenced based and holistic care to all of our patients. We believe that we have much to offer any candidate who joins our team.
Previous applicants that have applied in the last 3 months need not apply
Interview: w/c 06 January 2025
Main duties of the job
To work in collaboratively with the MDT to provide the highest standard of clinical nursing care to premature infants through multidisciplinary working and evidence-based practice.
To deliver high quality patient care on a daily basis. The post holder should be knowledgeable in all areas of nursing care including resuscitation and stabilisation, admission to discharge, which facilitates clinical practice development. They will actively support the Senior Sisters, ensuring the effective running of the unit on a daily basis.
We require enthusiastic, caring and motivated individuals to join our team as staff nurses to provide dynamic, high quality nursing care to our Babies and their families. We work closely with our maternity and paediatric colleagues and offer the option of to be part of a rotational programme between the neonatal, paediatric wards and paediatric ED.
As a Unit we have an active preceptorship and an exciting education programme, and we encourage all staff to undertake internal and external courses to ensure their continued development.
Opportunities include internal and external study days and University based courses such as Mentorship, Qualification in speciality. With opportunities to undertake research, audit and governance projects.
Working for our organisation
'Nurses and midwives lead the charge in acknowledging the significance of every voice, boasting an impressive score of 7.19/10 in the theme "We each have a voice that counts."' (NHS Staff Survey 2023)
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
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
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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
- Current NLS qualification
Desirable criteria
- First line management qualification/ or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of management ability and leadership qualities
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Able to work with parents and families
- Experience in the use of computers
- Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others and able to work as a team leader
- Ability to facilitate change within the clinical area
Desirable criteria
- An awareness of research and evidence based practice in the clinical setting
- Interest and academic ability to undertake further training within the speciality of neonatal nursing
- Previous experience in a leadership Role
Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Able to work with parents and families
- Experience in the use of computers Counselling skills
- Teaching and mentoring skills Evidence of sound decision making skills
- Organisational and interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
- An awareness of research and evidence based practice in the clinical setting
- Interest and academic ability to undertake further training within the specialty of neonatal nursing
- Clinical supervision/Coaching skill.
- Effective influencing Skills with peer Group & senior health care professionals.
- Venous cannulation skills
- Excellent clinical and practical skills
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
- Positive and assertive manner
- Demonstrates personal commitment and enthusiasm
- 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
- Flexibility, able to work rotational shifts
Communication
Essential 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
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Danobrega
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Please contact the Neonatal Unit on 01908997167 and ask for senior Sister for more information.
Diane Gray [email protected]
Claire Danobrega [email protected]
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