At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to provide exceptional care for newborns in a supportive environment.
- Company: Hinchingbrooke Hospital's Special Care Baby Unit, dedicated to high-quality neonatal care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and support during organisational changes.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team making a significant impact on babies and their families.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with neonatal experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 30332 - 37072 £ per year.
Are you a motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious Neonatal Nurse? Then we would love to hear from you. We are the Special Care Baby Unit based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. Our Neonatal unit provides 1x intensive care cot, 1x High dependency cot and 8 special care cots, alongside a neonatal outreach service. The unit currently provides short term intensive care, high dependency care and special care. Our team is highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals, who are passionate about delivering a provision of high quality service to babies and their families.
Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice.
Main duties of the job:
- Registered Nurse Adult or Child Qualified in Speciality (Neonates), ENB 405 or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years post registration experience on a neonatal unit at Band 5
- Evidence of Neonatal Advanced Life support training
- Evidence of Standard of Student Supervision & Assessment training
- Experience of supporting and teaching junior colleagues
Desirable:
- Participation in a leadership programme e.g. Edward Jenner / Mary Seacole ENB 997/8 or relevant teaching qualification
Knowledge Essential:
- Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing within this clinical area
- Knowledge of NMC Codes of Conduct and/or guidance of professional practice
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of child protection issues.
Key Skills Essential:
- Good written presentation skills and maintenance of accurate records
- Effectively prioritises and coordinates own work and that of others
- Shows good leadership qualities - ability to assess situations, problem solve, identify solutions, support and challenge
- Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues
- Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individuals
Desirable:
- Willingness to actively participate in mechanisms to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team through audit.
Experience Essential:
- Experience of mentoring students and junior members of staff
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
SCBU Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse in Huntingdon employer: Hinchingbrooke Hospital
At Hinchingbrooke Hospital's Special Care Baby Unit, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to the growth and well-being of our staff. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and professional development, offering opportunities for mentorship and leadership training in a state-of-the-art facility. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of babies and their families while advancing your career in a nurturing environment.
