Senior Neonatal Nurse in Dorchester

This is an exciting role for an experienced neonatal nurse who has worked as a shift leader in a neonatal unit in the NHS, providing care to neonates and their families. The right candidate will be providing direct care to infants inside the neonatal unit and also on the post-natal ward to infants requiring Transitional care. We have a dynamic Team that is rapidly evolving and progressing, being involved in two projects: UNICEF Baby Friendly accreditation and BLISS Family Integrated care.

We are a dynamic level one SCBU. Our focus is family integrated care and we are seeking to build on our excellent reputation by re-accrediting for the UNICEF Baby Friendly Award and working towards the BLISS Family Friendly Accreditation. We are seeking a motivated person to provide leadership in our service.

• Provide shift leadership and direct nursing care to infants requiring neonatal care and support junior nurses and unregistered staff delivering care to infants and their families.
• Support and collaborate with families providing care to their infants.
• An informal visit to meet members of the team and to get a feel of what we are all about is highly recommended.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff. Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care.

• EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING: Registered Nurse and/or Midwife with the Qualification in Speciality for Neonatal Care.
• KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: 2 years minimum experience of working in a neonatal unit at a minimum of 24 hours per week.
• SKILLS & ABILITIES: Ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and families; ability to manage time effectively; ability to maintain situational awareness; good organisational skills; excellent professional attitude with real focus on civil behaviours and how to promote this in the clinical environment.

Our Mission: Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them. Our Vision: Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required. The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email.