Registered Nurse

Job summary Neonatal Sister/Charge Nurse (Band 6) Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust Neonatal UnitThe Neonatal Unit, Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust has a 22 cot, Level Two Local Neonatal Unit (including 3 intensive care cots, 5 high dependency cots, 15 special care cots, and a 5 cot transitional care unit).
We admit approximately 450 babies annually and are dedicated to delivering high-quality, family-centered care to sick and pre-term infantsAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Neonatal Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dynamic Neonatal Unit.
We are a busy, high-volume unit, admitting around 450 babiesThe successful candidate will provide high-quality, family-centred care to sick and pre-term infants, ensuring that we meet the needs of our diverse populationWe are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Neonatal Sister/Charge Nurse to provide compassionate care in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
You'll play a key role in ensuring exceptional care standards, embracing innovation, and working collaboratively with our supportive team.We offer a friendly and supportive environment, welcoming new ideas and innovative approaches.
The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive preceptorship package.Comprehensive preceptorship package Friendly, inclusive work environment Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in neonatal care Contact Passionate about neonatal care?
Email Catherine Weaver at catherine.weaver1@nhs Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities:Lead and support a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the delivery of exceptional neonatal care to infants and their families.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Neonatal Unit, ensuring that patient care standards and safety protocols are maintained.
Act as a role model for clinical practice, providing guidance and support to junior nurses, allied health professionals, and other team members.
Contribute to service development and transformation within the unit, ensuring continuous improvement and adapting to the changing needs of the population.
Participate in training and development activities, including providing supervision and mentoring to staff.
Collaborate with Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, Neonatal Community Outreach Nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a seamless care experience for babies and families.
Ensure that all care provided aligns with local and national guidelines, policies, and best practices.
About us We provide care and support to over a million people inWakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our threehospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront ofinnovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of ourworkforce.We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectfuland maintaining high standards.
We listen and learn because we aim to make MidYorkshire the best place to work and receive care.We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasmirrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity andgender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support tosomeone with a health and care need.
As ethnic minority groups, members of theLGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currentlyunder-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from membersof these groups.
We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants aretreated fairly and consistently.We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuableguidance and feedback from those with lived experience.We have a clear vision and you could be part of this!
If youshare our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patientsand their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description Job responsibilities Asa member of the Neonatal teamwork in partnership with Children's ProfessionalDevelopment and Education Team, support the review and development of theannual departmental education, training and development plans and ensure theyremain relevant and contributory to Corporate plans.Tocoordinate the Neonatal Unit working in collaboration with Maternity andChildren services.Toprovide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development,implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for a number of babiesrequiring intensive, high dependency and special care.Tohelp plan and maximise opportunities to deliver work-based learning for studentnurses and non-medical registered workforce.Supportthe monitoring, recording and reporting of student activity.Supportand maintain the mentor register.Tosupport the development and implementation of the Trusts model of clinicalsupervision.Tosupport the Children's Professional Development and Education Team and ensurethe development, maintenance and implementation of a competency based frameworkfor all areas of clinical practice.Be competent and expert in the safe and securehandling of medicines and supervise and assess junior staff learning theseskills.Tobe responsible for the management and organisation of own workload.Acknowledgeany limitations in own knowledge and competency and decline any duties orresponsibilities unless able to perform them in a safe a competent manner.Developspecialist knowledge and expertise of nursing practice to act as a resource forother staff.Show an awareness of your own capabilities andarea for improvement.Ensure attendance and completion of allmandatory study days of self and others.Provide guidance and support to staff onproblems affecting their work.Share knowledge, skills and experience and workcollaboratively with colleagues.
Recognise and value the individuality of teammembers whilst displaying sensitivity to others feelings and needs.Participate in the induction and orientationprogrammes of all new staff members.
Participate and contribute to meetings withinthe organisation, provide feedback and action as necessary.
Act as a role model, promoting excellence ofpractice through education, leadership, advice and support and clinical skillsteaching in clinical areas.Create an environment to support inter and multiprofessional working and learning in practice.Inspireothers to recognise the value of education which underpins and takes practiceforward.Provideprofessional educational support for unregistered, student nurses andregistered staff members.Supportand enable the availability of suitable qualified mentors / sign off mentors to meet demand.Enablejunior staff to develop their knowledge and skills through support andeducation in the clinical area.Recognise,communicate and praise the achievements of the team and the individuals withinteam.Undertakethe responsibilities of a mentor.Promotea positive learning environment for students and junior staff within themultidisciplinary team and liaise closely with the educational link colleagues.Supportthe development of a learning environment which encourages everyone to learnfrom each other and from external good practice.Act asa resource for evidence based knowledge for practice development for all staff.Ensurethat individuals specific learning needs are addressed.In conjunction with the Childrens ProfessionalDevelopmental and Education Team, monitor and evaluate clinical standards, identifyand develop action plans for education for areas of poor practice inconjunction with ward managers, to improve the delivery of patient care andexperience.Work in collaboration with clinical managers andsenior nurses to guide the implementation and recommendations arising from thepractice review audits.To participate in clinical audits and support wardsmanagers in the development of action plans to support education arising fromaudit.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Qualification.
Registered Nurse/Registered Childrens Nurse.
Post graduate qualification in relevant area of practice / commitment to undertake degree programme.
Recognised Teaching and assessing qualification or willingness to undertake.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Newborn Life Support Qualification.
Desirable Preparation for Mentorship/Support Learning in Practice qualification or equivalent.
Evidence of MSc level study or working towards.
First degree in health-related subject.
Experience Essential Significant post registration experience.
Evidence of clinical and professional expertise underpinned by knowledge acquired through CPD.
Ability to apply audit and evidence-based nursing practice.
Experience of leading innovation and change.
Experience of clinical teaching and/or supporting students in practice.
Desirable Experience of classroom based teaching.
Other Essential Ability to work in clinical environments where exposure to heat and body fluids are encountered.
Ability to satisfy Occupational Health Screening.
Desirable May be required to support patient moving and handling and manoeuvres.
Knowledge and Awareness Essential A comprehensive understanding of own development and training needs.
Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory.
A clear understanding and application of the principles of professional accountability and confidentiality.
Awareness of limitations.
Desirable Awareness of ward and educational budgets and resources.
Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to assess competency in others.
Ability to recognise and analyse complex situations and or deviation from normal and act upon it.
Ability to deal with issues of risk management within the clinical context.
Ability to organise, prioritise and coordinate own work.
Experience of teaching and mentoring learners Demonstrates good presentation skills.
Able to produce reports and written materials to support role as required/requested.
Evidence of planning, implementing, and evaluating education and development programmes.
Evidence of planning, implementing, and delivering teaching and training clinical staff.
Evidence of working to agreed timescales.
Commitment to evidence-based practice.
Self-directed, self-motivated, innovative, and dynamic.
Adopts a flexible approach to work and service delivery.
Desirable European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent computer skills.
Record of efficiency, Good communication and positive contributions to previous employment.
Proven record of excellent filing and organisational skills.
Personal Attributes Essential Enthusiasm and motivation.
Reliability, flexibility.
Approachable.
Committed to high professional standards.
Able to motivate others.
Able to make decisions and lead effectively.
Excellent listening skills.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Able to effectively prioritise.
Excellent writing skills.
Flexible and positive style and approach to work.
Commitment to quality initiatives, research, and its application to practice.
Good team member.
Always puts patients first.
Customer service focus.
Willing and able to take personal responsibility.
Demonstrates passion for education and excellence.
Takes pride in their work and their team.
Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives.
Respects, values, and cares for others.
Supports learning and development of self and others.
Supports and promotes equality and diversity.