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Job summary

Main area
Neonates
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Flexible 7 days to the needs of the service.)
Job ref
253-1124-6808157
Employer
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Russells Hall Hospital
Town
Dudley
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 £31,365 - £37,890 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust logo

Neonatal Community Outreach Sister/Charge Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

Surgery Women's and Children's - Neonatal UnitÌý

Neonatal Community Outreach Sister/Charge Nurse - Band 6

Permanent 37.5 hours pw

We are looking for a registered nurse to work within the Neonatal Community Outreach Team (NCOT) across the Local Maternity New-born System (LMNS).Ìý Do you have a passion to deliver the highest standard of clinical care and evidence-based practice for infants within the scope of neonatal outreach. Are you a proven change agent and a role model whoÌýdemonstrates a visionary and innovative approach to work within our 7 day service. If so, please get in touch.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this post.

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Main duties of the job

Some of the main duties include:

1.ÌýTo assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for babies and their families, ensuring effective liaison with other healthcare professionals as appropriate.Ìý

2. To ensure standards of record keeping meet the requirements of the NMC.Ìý

3. To work as a senior member of the Neonatal Team, providing support and leadership to all staff as appropriate.Ìý

4. To be responsible for the delivery of high quality care which is effective and responsive to the individual needs of the baby and family.Ìý

5. To promote and maintain effective communication both within and outside the Trust to ensure care is co-ordinated between the agencies involved.Ìý

6. To ensure that all practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, taking action when the required standard is not met.Ìý

7. To act as a role model upholding Trust policies and Network guidelines to ensure safe, evidence based practice.Ìý

8. Participate in establishing Network standards of care by which overall performance can be measured and evaluated.Ìý

Working for our organisation

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.Ìý We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.Ìý

We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.Ìý

ÌýWe are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.Ìý

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person specification

Education and qualifications

Essential criteria
  • RN/SCN/RNC/RM
  • Teaching and Assessing course or equivalent
  • Completion of Neonatal Intensive Care course (QIS)
  • NMC Registered

Skills & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Current Neonatal experience
  • Effective leadership, analytical skills and clinical decision making
  • Effective people management skills
  • Adheres to Code of Conduct and professional standards
Desirable criteria
  • Current or previous community experience
  • Neonatal screening
  • Participation in change management and audit

Motivation for role

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate self motivation
  • Able to travel efficiently to meet the needs of the service.
  • Able to attend Network meetings as appropriate
  • Up to date with EBP and professional issues
  • Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service including weekends/BHs.

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good working relationships
  • Work independently, in a team and wider MDT
  • Effective communication skills (written, verbal & IT)
  • Able to demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential criteria
  • Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
  • Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility
  • Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued

Employer certification / accreditation badges

ENEI Gold '22Care Leaver CovenantNHS Pastoral CareArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

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
Helena Spencer
Job title
Neonatal Community Outreach Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01384 456111
Additional information

Helena Spencer - NCOT Lead

Ext 01384 456111 Ext 3120

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