Job summary
UHD Neonatal Unit is a level 2 centre caring for preterm babies of 27 weeks gestation and above as well as sick term babies. We use a range of therapies such as ventilation, cerebral cooling and cerebral function monitoring.
We will send you on a neonatal preceptorship programme attended by all staff new to specialty that has proved a great source of supportpreviously.
You will also be seconded after1-2 years working on the unit to the Neonatal Course whichprovides you with the neonatal nursing qualification.
There are various career pathways such as staff, deputy sister and sister oras an advanced neonatal nurse practitioner.
If you are interested in high quality care for the most vulnerable patients and their families we would like to hearfrom you.
Additional contact information
Sister Claire Gerrish - Tel 0300 019 3269
Sister Emma Bee - Tel 0300 019 3269
This role requires NMC Registration.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
There is a planned move for this service during Spring 2025, when this role and base of work will relocate to Bournemouth site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registration on Part 1 (RGN/RN Adult General), 8 (RSCN/Child Branch), 12 (RM), 15 (Project 2000 Children's Nurse) of NMC Register or equivalent
Desirable
- Diploma in relevant subject
Experience
Desirable
- Post registration experience
Other
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and project a positive image
- Excellent time management skills
- Problem solving approach and skills
- Decision making skills - clinical and non-clinical
- Ability to use computer or willingness to learn
- Ability to work under pressure, thinking and acting coherently and with respect to others
Desirable
- Comprehensive applied Anatomy and Physiology for relevant area
- Specialist knowledge of relevant medical conditions of patients
- Ability to support Clinical Supervision
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
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole Hospital
Poole
BH15 2JB