Trainee Neonatal Qualified in Specialty 'QIS Nurse

Job overview

Are you a passionate and dedicated nurse? Are you looking for a challenging career move where you can make a difference? Then you might want to consider joining our exceptional team! A rare opportunity has arisen and we are looking to recruit registered nurses with an interest in Neonatal care.

This is a training post and pay will be in line with Annex 21 terms and conditions. Band 6 agenda for change rate payable, subject to successful completion of required training programme and competencies.

Neonatal Services at UHMBT are provided from both Furness General Hospital and Royal Lancaster Infirmary sites and are part of the North West Neonatal Operational Delivery Network.

The Special Care Baby Unit at Furness General Hospital is integrated into the South Lakes Birth Centre and has a cot capacity of 4. We provide care to babies and their families from 32 weeks gestation but also provide stabilisation for critically ill babies/babies born below 32 weeks in preparation for transfer by the regional transport team.

We moved into our brand new unit in 2018, please access the video link below for a virtual tour:

South Lakes Neonatal Tour (healthtechtours.uk)

https://healthtechtours.uk/wp-content/uploads/Furness%20General%20Hospital%20Tour/

Main duties of the job

The post holder:

• Should have excellent clinical knowledge and skills and a commitment to delivering high quality, family-centred care
• Will be reliable and flexible
• Will have excellent communication skills
• Should be confident in their approach, show initiative, have excellent leadership skills and be organised
• Has the ability to motivate themselves and others and be personally and professionally mature
• Will contribute and commit to promoting a positive team based attitude
• Will be committed to on-going learning and development and be willing and open to embracing positive change and transformation

Post- registration experience is essential. Experience of working within in a higher level care setting is desirable.

Upon completion of required training and competencies, successful candidates will lead/coordinate shifts, in accordance with band 6 neonatal nurse job description, be able to work well independently and within the team and support junior staff as well as pre-registration student nurses.

There are opportunities for you to undertake a quality role in an area of interest and participate in network specialist interest groups, which will both enhance your own professional development and improve care for babies and families. We promote UNICEF baby friendly standards and family integrated care and are working towards accreditation in both areas.

The Neonatal teams work closely alongside the Maternity and Paediatric teams.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/