Job summary
The post holder will be required to deliver an advanced level of clinical practice within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team, taking an important role in the delivery of holistic, evidence-based care under the direction of the Lead Consultant Neonatologist. Working within agreed protocols and guidelines the ANNP will exercise independent judgement to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care and management of premature, sick babies and their families.
This is a junior ANNP post and the post holder will have completed a university accredited course for ANNP training which has led to a masters' degree in Neonatology. The post holder will contribute to the neonatal Tier 1 (SHO/ST1-3) doctors' rota and they will join a team of 3 other ANNP's in NICU (2 currently in training).
Main duties of the job
This post has been developed to complement the current medical workforce in the neonatal unit and improve skill mix. We are looking to appoint a forward-thinking junior ANNP who would like to join a highly motivated and award-winning team.
The ANNP crosses the clinical boundaries between nursing and medical care, using advanced clinical knowledge and skills to work independently, with support provided by a Consultant Neonatologist for clinical supervision. This includes working out of hours with telephone support from a consultant.
The post holder will promote a high standard of advanced clinical medical care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of the holistic needs of babies, parents/carers and families through evidence based clinical practice following agreed policies, protocols and guidelines.
An advanced clinical practitioner exercises independent judgement to provide all elements of clinical care using a holistic, family centred approach, which may include assessment; planning; provision of care and treatment; diagnosis; investigation and referral; evaluation; transfer; discharge; follow-up.
About us
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment. Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us. All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme. We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under - represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce. All staff at Medway comply the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Commitment toparticipate in the SHO/ST1-3 rota and attend all clinical sessions relating to this role.
Provides guidance and counselling to parents/carers/guardiansregarding clinical management and also supports them in decision making in relation to a mutually agreed plan of care.
Demonstrates excellent communication skills, and can communicate complex, sensitive information to families and carers effectively.
Provide supervision, advice, support and training to junior doctors and less experienced ANNPs in the unit and delivery of clinical medical care.
Promote a high standard of advanced specialist nursing and medical care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of the holistic needs of babies, parents/carers and families through evidence based clinical practice following agreed policies, protocols and guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN or RSCN with a degree
- ANNP qualification to a masters degree from an accredited UK University provider
- ENB 405 (or equivalent)
- ENB 998 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- NLS provider qualification
- Registereds Non- Medical Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Newly qualified ANNP or previous experience in a neonatal unit undertaking level 2 or 3 neonatal care
- Experiences of working in a varied MDT setting
- Highly developed clinical skills appropriate for Tertiary Neonatal Unit
- Evidence of Evidenced-Based Practice
Desirable
- Demonstrate active involvement in Research or Audit
Special Attributes
Essential
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and spoken communication
- Evidence of working in a varied MDT
- Confident Decision-maker
Desirable
- Evidence of Teaching skills or qualification in Teaching
- Evidence of Computer Skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Medway Maritime Hospital
Windmill Street
Gillingham
ME7 5NY