Deputy Sister Neonatal Unit | Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a Deputy Sister to provide clinical leadership in promoting the development of neonatal care in partnership with family and multi‑professional team, assessing, planning and implementing care and maintaining confidential accurate patient records.

The Neonatal Unit at Winchester is an 18‑cot, level 1+ unit comprising 2 ICU cots, 2 high dependency cots, 1 cubicle and 8 nursery cots with 6 transitional care (TC) cots. You will have the opportunity to understand and learn the intricate skills of managing a preterm or sick new‑born infant, gaining experience in neonatal intensive care nursing and building on existing skills.

At HHFT, we offer a full and comprehensive orientation package and professional support suited to your individual needs, alongside ongoing support from the Clinical Education Team, to help you achieve your full potential. We provide dedicated QIS/Child learning opportunities, often linked to the wider network, to enhance your continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a philosophy of family‑centred care within the neonatal unit for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Accountable for own professional actions guided by Trust and unit policies and procedural guidelines.
• Attend deliveries as part of the multi‑professional resuscitation team.
• Communicate highly sensitive and condition‑related information to parents/relatives where there are barriers to understanding.
• Ensure the maintenance of confidential, accurate, up‑to‑date patient records.
• Comply with Health and Safety Regulations by prompt identification and reporting of adverse environmental conditions, adverse incidents, equipment failure and accidents appropriately.
• Maintain Data Protection, Confidentiality and Health and Safety according to Child Health Policy and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Foundation Trust Guidelines.
• Ensure efficiency in the ordering and use of supplies.
• Participate at a senior level in the overall operational management of the neonatal unit.
• Make effective use of manpower resources through participating in rosters and skill mix review.
• Liaise with the multi‑professional team in planning for new equipment and participate in the review of new equipment on trial.
• Be responsible for the ongoing appraisal of designated junior staff and students, taking into account both their individual development needs and their contribution to the Child Health Business Plan and Neonatal Unit Objectives.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.