Band 5
Main area: Neonatal Care Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours: Full time Part time 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 387-WC-7055-DA-F Site: St Michaels Hospital Town: Bristol Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 pa pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 07/01/2025 23:59 As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse to join our dynamic team with a Qualified in Specialty (QIS) qualification. Join our renowned NICU team, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the world of neonatal nursing. Our expert team consists of a large multidisciplinary team (MDT) of nurses, nursery nurses, medics, consultants, and allied health care professionals, all committed to providing high-quality, individualised care. Main duties of the job
Our NICU is one of three Level 3 centres operating in the South West neonatal network. As a tertiary centre, we care for babies with respiratory, surgical, neurological, and cardiac needs, including extreme pre-term and term babies from across the South West. Our mission is to provide consistent and excellent family-centred care with the best possible outcomes for all our patients and their families. We strive to provide an environment that promotes teamwork and fosters learning and research in a culture of openness and honesty to maintain our high standards. Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate prescribed treatment and care for patients and their families. Communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality with patients’ carers and the multi-disciplinary team. Act as a professional role model setting standards of practice. Promote clinical effectiveness and opportunities for teaching junior colleagues and students. Promote and maintain a safe environment for patients. Administer medicines in accordance with Trust policy. Develop clinical skills and participate in continuous professional development. Provide accurate, timely, contemporary records of care and treatment in line with Trust record keeping policy and NMC. Person specification
Supportive Respectful Qualifications and Training
RSCN Part 8/RN (Child branch, part 15) or RN qualification Current NMC Registration Post Basic Certificate or related study in Neonatal Critical Care 1st Degree in Nursing or health-related subject or working towards Skills and Abilities
Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and MDT Competence in calculations for safe administration of medicines/fluids Ability to initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient Clinical decision-making ability Ability to work with minimum supervision Act in a professional manner Self-motivated A team player Recognition of own limits Teaching/supervisory skills Knowledge
Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within a hospital environment Interest in the clinical area Experience of teaching We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together. IMPORTANT: Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
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