Neonatal Outreach Nurse

Main area Women, Children's and Sexual Health Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (maternity leave cover) Hours

• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working

16 hours per week (some weekend and bank holiday work will be required at times)

Site Stoke Mandeville Hospital Town Aylesbury Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/10/:59

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Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

• Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
• Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
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• Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients' own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate, caring and experienced neonatal nurse to join our well established and friendly neonatal multidisciplinary team working on the neonatal outreach team on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and forward thinking registered neonatal nurse to provide care and support to babies requiring all levels of care whilst encouraging family integrated care from admission and beyond discharge home from the neonatal unit. The post holder will form part of the Neonatal outreach team and will work closely with the Doctors, Neonatal Unit, allied health professionals and community paediatric outreach team.

Main duties of the job

The Neonatal Unit at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust consists of 16 cots which include 2 intensive care, 3 high dependency and 11 special care cots. We are based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital and are looking for experienced neonatal nurses to join our dynamic team.

We have a strong commitment to professional development and service improvement, have commissioned links with several local Universities and can offer an accelerated career pathway for suitable candidates. Our Practice Development Nurse will support you in the ongoing development of your skills and knowledge.

The aim of this post is to utilise and further develop specialist skills in order to provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised patient care within their home environment providing support and guidance regarding their baby's ongoing care and developmental needs.

Actively participate in and contribute to the multidisciplinary Neonatal team communicating effectively with the neonate's family/carers and pertinent agencies outside the organisation including complex social cases.

If you are dedicated to contributing to a team delivering excellence in neonatal outreach care and serious about a rewarding career in neonatal community nursing then Buckinghamshire Hospital Trust is definitely the place for you. You will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, motivated multidisciplinary team.

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification Education, Qualifications & Training

• NMC Registered Nurse (adult or child)
• Diploma or degree in Nursing
• Evidence of further continued professional development in community nursing.
• Neonatal Intensive Care and High Dependency course or equivalent eg ENB 405
• Advanced Neonatal Life Support

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

• Ability to communicate clearly with parents, relatives and the multi-disciplinary team in English.
• Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
• Competency in IV drug administration & use of infusion devices.
• Knowledge of up to date neonatal nursing and NHS issues
• High motivation and ability to motivate others
• Knowledge of evidence informed and research based practice
• Computer Literate
• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Managerial and leadership ability
• Ability to resolve conflict/dispute in a non confrontational manner
• Experience as a mentor/ assessor.

Experience

• Experience in neonatal intensive care nursing.
• Experience of teaching students, and qualified staff.
• Experience in community nursing
• Proven competency in leading a shift on a Neonatal Unit on a regular basis.

PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.

COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.