Job summary Job Title: SCBU Sister/Charge NurseHours per week: 30 hours per weekPerm/Fixed Term: Permanent Shift WorkSalary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annumClosing Date: 29th November 2024 (may close early due tohigh numbers of applications)Interview Date: 11th December 2024 (subject to change)**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
**All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertiseand enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.#JoinTeamEliot Main duties of the job We are looking for enthusiastic and career driven Neonatal Nurses who wish to develop their managerial skills whilst delivering high quality care to the population of babies we serve.We are looking for established band 6 nurses or senior band 5 nurses who wish to develop into a band 6 role with excellent support from our resident practice development nurse and ward manager, to join our supportive team.
The Unit is proud of providing the highest quality of care to babies and their families and receive amazing feedback from the families we care for.
We are working towards implementing UNICEF BFI neonatal standards to achieve and maintain Baby Friendly accreditation and deliver a Family Integrated model of care, so this is a very exciting time to join our expanding team!
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise, leadership, and managerial skills, and is ideal for a nurse who is flexible, enthusiastic, and passionate about caring for sick babies and families.It is essential that you have excellent clinical and communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to assess, plan and manage the care of babies in conjunction with families and the multidisciplinary team.
You should have substantial experience as a neonatal nurse, following completion of a neonatal specialist qualification and be an NLS provider.
You should possess an NMC registered mentor and assessing qualification and have some management experience.
About us Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care'takes centre stage.
An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do.
Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:Effective Open Communicationexcellence and safety in everything we doChallenge but supportExpect respect and dignityLocal health that inspires confidenceBenefits:On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description Job responsibilities To support the Senior Sister to manage a team of nurses ensuring the delivery, development and maintenance of high standards of nursing care.To take responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area.To take the lead for specific areas of professional practice as delegated by the Senior Sister.To deputise for the Senior Sister in their absence.Management of preceptorship of newly qualified staff, return to nursing staff and the mentorship of nursing students and health care support workers.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Person Specification Experience and Knowledge Essential Relevant post registration from specialist Neonatal course Current professional clinical experience Ability to successfully manage people and change A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence based practice A good insight into management and structure of Neonatal networks A sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures Knowledge of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development Child Protection Desirable Experience in HR and Management Related Issues Resource Management Neonatal Transport Enhanced Neonatal course Qualification and Training Essential Current Professional Registration First level degree or willingness to undertake Evidence of continuous professional development Relevant qualification in speciality Teaching and assessing qualification NLS Course Desirable Counselling Course Skills and Abilities Essential Patient focused Excellent communication/ report writing/ documentation skills Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively Good management of own and others time Able to use initiative and make decisions Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions Desirable A good understanding of current issues relating to the NHS.
Experience in Policy/Service Development Knowledge of HR policies and procedures