Job summary
Employer heading
Sister/ Charge Nurse - Neonatal Unit
NHS AfC: Band 6
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
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Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
We are looking for a confident senior neonatal nurse to work as part of the team on the neonatal unit.He/she must have the passion, enthusiasm, skills and knowledge to provide strong leadership on the unit. you will be able to energize, inspire and empower families and staff with a commitment to individualized nursing care and family integrated care
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for leading the neonatal team as they work toward. You will be able to access and recognize neonatal emergencies and be able to support your peers and junior staff. You will have the knowledge, confidence and clinical experience to provide support and education to all staff.
Working for our organisation
The Neonatal Unit in Calderdale is a level two unit with 20 cots comprising 3 ICU, 3 HDU and 14 Special care. We are a friendly unit dedicated to making a difference for the neonatal population and their families.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be be responsible for delivering all aspects of Family Integrated Care working with parents as partners in care . You must have the ability to motivate yourself and others and be personally and professionally mature.
The post holder will assist in the management and organisation of nursing work in the ward/department.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registration with NMC (RGN/RSCN/RN/RM)
- ENB 405 or equivalent
- NLS
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Willingness to undertake the ENP course with a specified time to be agreed
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential criteria
- Significant experience at Band 5 following QIS
- Knowledge of dealing with conflict and change
- Evidence of promoting innovation and improvement in service
- Knowledge of future provision of services within the network
- Works within budgetary parameters
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential criteria
- Caring and calm manner with an understanding disposition
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Ability to foster multi-disciplinary working
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
- Wendy Kilner
- Job title
- Neonatal Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01422 224344
- Additional information
For further information contact Wendy Kilner on 01422 224344 or Jo-ann Cornelly on 01422224344
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