Job overview

Please Note:
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK independently, with a visa or immigration status that allows them to fulfil the full duration and type of contract offered. The Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

This role welcomes applications from newly qualified nurses as well as those with relevant experience

Walnut is a SCU with 22 cots, three of which are currently designated as high dependency and four as transitional care. Our birth rate is rising and approaching 5000 deliveries per year.

We are in the process of working with commissioning to meet NCCR actions and become an LNU in line with our activity. We are looking to elevate our QIS workforce and are seeking neonatal experienced Band 5 nurses who have neonatal QIS, or who have the experience and qualifications to go through a supported QIS training programme.

You will be well supported in your role by a senior nursing team of clinically based Band 7 Senior Sisters and a Practice Development Nurse. We also have a senior nurses working in research, infant feeding, FI care and governance.

We have eighteen Paediatric Consultants in post, two of whom take the lead for the Neonatal Unit. In addition the service is supported by a leading Neonatal Outreach service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the evidence based assessment of care needs, the development of programmes of care, the implementation and evaluation of those programmes of care. The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without supervision, and to assist with training, supervision and mentorship of qualified and unqualified staff, under the guidance of senior colleagues.

The post holder will need to communicate effectively with and work alongside all members of the multi professional team, children and their families to promote and support the evidence based development of nursing practice. Work in partnership with Ward sisters and Charge 
Nurses of each area, Senior Nurse and General Manager in order to facilitate practice development.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. Due to the government regulations for mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19 for NHS employees, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. In order to comply with our duty of care, we require all of our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Your vaccination status will be a condition of your employment and evidence of vaccination will be obtained during the recruitment process, unless you are medically exempt.

 Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.