Nurse Specialist

5 days ago

Victoria, Canada The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Specialist Nurse within the Northern Neonatal Transport Service are accountable for assessing, planning, delivering & evaluating high quality patient care on the neonatal unit & during the transfer process. This includes;

Administering IV Fluids & medication. Providing effective support to parents throughout the care pathway. Acting as role model & be involved with the transport team in order to support the training & induction of new team members to ensure they become a fully competent transport nurse. Working with professionals from other NHS trusts in the co-ordination of the safe transfer of sick & preterm infants. Engaging in the development of the Transport Service throughout the Northern Neonatal Network. Communicating effectively with other professionals utilising all available mediums spoken word, written documentation & call conferencing etc. Being flexible in the recognition that transport working patterns can occasionally be unpredictable The Northern Neonatal Transport Service (NNeTS) is a stand-alone team co-located on NICU at the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI), Newcastle upon Tyne. Interview Date: 18th December 2024. 34 hours 30 minutes/week (3 X hour shifts / week). Applicants must have QIS. You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

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Main duties of the job

The Newcastle Neonatal Service is a busy, vibrant & expanding service that offers a variety of experiences in Neonatal Care including Surgery, Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery.

NNeTS operates 24/7 retrieving & repatriating infants within the Northern Region & beyond. Staff work on a rota that includes nights, weekends & bank holidays. There are approximately 400 acute transfers a year & 400 nurse-led repatriation transfers a year. There is a comprehensive training package & opportunities to attend conferences & study days.

We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic & ambitious individual with significant neonatal intensive care skills, experience & QIS to train as a Specialist Nurse within the Northern Neonatal Transport Service.

Successful candidates must have experience in caring for sick babies who may require ventilatory support, nitric oxide therapy & therapeutic hypothermia. Candidates will also join & make a significant contribution to a well-integrated team providing tertiary neonatal care. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop areas of interest & expertise. In addition to the challenges of the role, you will be expected to be involved in teaching & educating junior staff, as well as being involved in research & audit.

About us

Our staff oversee over 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

o Freeman Hospital

o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)

o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)

o Newcastle Dental Hospital

o Newcastle Fertility Centre

o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria

o Northern Genetics Service

o Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

Candidates without neonatal transport experience will be appointed as a Band 5 during the training period, once they have successfully completed competencies & objectives within 8 weeks they will transition to a Band 6 Specialist Nurse role within the Northern Neonatal Transport Team.

This post is suitable for a motivated individual with a keen interest in neonatal retrieval, someone who wishes to develop & extend specialised skills & knowledge within our dynamic regional Neonatal Transport Team.

Job Purpose

Band 5

This is a development post working under the supervision of an experienced transport nurse and medical staff. Accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality patient care Provide effective support to both patient and carers throughout their care pathway. Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students, participating in mentor and preceptorship programmes To abide by Trust policies and procedures. Provide support for and depending on experience deputise for nurse in charge in their absence. Act as patient advocate in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code. Work collaboratively as an effective member of MDT.

Band 6

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.

Within the sphere of specialist practice:

Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice. Contributes to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients. Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. Contributes to training and education within specialist area

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Person Specification

All Criteria for Band 6

Essential

oMeets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role oEvidence of on-going continuous professional development oKnowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context oHas understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding oGood IT skills oEffective report writing skills oAble to work independently and as a member of a team oEffective organisation and time management skills oCurrent driving licence if relevant to role oSome post registration experience within related specialist area of practice oExtended clinical practice underpinned by training and assessment oRegistered Nurse (appropriate to branch) oCurrent NMC registration oDiploma plus specialist qualifications / experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study

Desirable

oChange management skills and involvement in project work oResearch or audit experience oEvidence of contribution towards education and training programmes oDegree in health related subject

All criteria for band 5

Essential

oMeets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship if relevant to role oEvidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development oAwareness of current relevant NHS policy context oHas understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding oExcellent speciality knowledge. oUnderstanding of professional and current issues in Neonatal nursing. oBasic IT skills oExcellent neonatal clinical skills oExperience in Neonatal Intensive care oRegistered Nurse (appropriate to branch) oNMC registration oDiploma/Degree in Nursing (completed or willingness to undertake) or equivalent experience

Desirable

oRelevant clinical skills relating to the specialty cannulation, IV drug administration oRelevant specialist qualification oAPLS/EPLS/NLS Course

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