Neonatal Staff Nurse; Experienced

This is an experienced Band 5 staff nurse post on a neonatal ward at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. The work centres on assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating family-centred care for neonatal patients. Once past preceptorship, the nurse supervises and teaches junior staff and students, and takes charge of the ward when senior colleagues are absent. Staff may be moved to other areas at short notice to keep staffing safe.

Current NMC registration with part one child or adult is essential.

• Deliver high standards of care in partnership with families in a safe, professional environment
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care
• Contribute to local ward and Trust-wide objectives
• After preceptorship, supervise and teach junior staff and students
• After preceptorship, take charge of the ward in the absence of senior colleagues
• Act as a positive role model in line with Trust values
• Take part in performance management and clinical supervision
• Follow Trust policy on critical incidents and complaints
• Keep up to date with and follow the NMC Code, guidelines and Trust policies and procedures
• Maintain NMC professional registration and revalidation throughout employment
• Take part in research and development activities when required
• Move to other areas at short notice when a senior manager asks, to keep staffing safe

• Registered nurse part one, child or adult

• Current NMC registration

• Completion of an NQP programme
• Evidence of supervising and assessing students

• Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Communicates effectively in challenging situations
• Plans and prioritises daily workload to ensure high quality, safe care
• Planning and organisational skills
• Time management

• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Makes quick, independent judgements that affect patient care in a rapidly changing acute environment
• Basic computer skills

• Honours level degree
• Mentor and assessor course
• Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development