Registered Nurse Neonatal B6

Band 6 neonatal nurse post on the Special Care Baby Unit at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, a 22-cot unit with high dependency and transitional care cots. The post holder assesses babies' care needs, delivers care without supervision, coordinates training and mentorship of staff, and deputises for the Senior Sister or Charge Nurse. The unit supports one of the busiest delivery suites in its network.

Neonatal QIS (Qualified in Specialty) status is essential, and visa sponsorship is not available.

• Coordinate evidence-based assessment of care needs and deliver all forms of care without supervision
• Coordinate training, supervision and mentorship of qualified and unqualified staff
• Deputise for, manage and coordinate the ward in the absence of the Senior Sister or Charge Nurse
• Work with babies and families to implement care, supporting families, carers, siblings and colleagues, including spiritual, psychological and emotional needs
• Ensure the smooth running of the ward, liaising with multidisciplinary teams on discharge planning and family support
• Follow the NMC code of conduct and maintain a professional appearance and manner per Trust policy
• Complete mandatory training, encourage colleagues to do the same and help deliver training when needed
• Identify with the Senior Nurse or Charge Nurse areas where the role can be extended
• Participate in and coordinate teaching, research and audit projects

• Degree-level nursing or equivalent experience
• Neonatal QIS
• Newborn Life Support qualification
• Practice Assessor qualification
• Completion of a Practice Supervisor programme

• NMC professional registration with PIN

• At least 2 years neonatal experience at Band 5 and 1 year post-QIS experience
• Experience of using evidence-based practice

• Clinical knowledge, skills and expertise, kept up to date with current clinical and professional issues
• Strong leadership, decision-making, organisational and interpersonal communication skills
• Working under pressure and managing complex situations
• Competence in IV administration, cannulation and phlebotomy

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge of safeguarding children and infection control
• Digital literacy and use of NHS IT systems
• Competence to attend preterm deliveries

• BFI training
• Leadership and management
• Experience of mentoring and training junior staff
  
  Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and clinical governance frameworks
• In-depth understanding of FI care
• Experience of being in charge in a neonatal setting