Junior Sister/Junior Charge Nurse

The post holder will assist in the overall nursing care and coordination of the Unit ensuring delivery of high standards of care to patients and their families within the unit. They will act as a clinical role model providing leadership and support to both nursing and medical staff ensuring the promotion of a safe working environment. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of high dependency and special clinical care to vulnerable neonates across the Neonatal unit and Transitional care using a philosophy of family integrated care.

An expectation that the post holder will maintain high professional standards, keep abreast of research and developments within the neonatal field and support the neonatal team in the smooth running of the unit.

To work collaboratively with other colleagues across the Trust.

Act as a role model in customer service towards visitors to the hospital.

To facilitate any measures to help achieve directorate and Trust targets and disseminate all appropriate information to all members of the nursing team.

Undertake induction and competency programmes appropriate to the role.

Take responsibility for the management and organisation of the clinical area.

Participate in setting and reviewing standards for practice and evaluating outcomes as part of the clinical governance agenda.

Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate / role specific development and competency programmes.

To contribute to annual appraisal and be responsible for own personal performance/development plan to achieve KSF outline for role.

Able to identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal Development Plan recognising own limitations.

To undertake any expanded roles deemed necessary for the role following the Trust policy Expansion of Professional Practice for Registered Healthcare Practitioners.

To be responsible for the safe supply, storage, administration, checking and disposal of medications including controlled drugs.

To promote and maintain effective communication both written and verbal.

Keep in date with Local and National Neonatal Initiatives.

Actively undertake education, development and supervision of other staff members, assisting them in meeting work demands to provide a quality patient experience.

Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care.

To coordinate the patients discharge arrangements in accordance with NGH Neonatal Discharge Policy and liaise with Neonatal Home Care Team.

To ensure the education of neonates and their parents / carers.

Assist the ward manager in the completion of their training needs and the team with Trust expectations in relation to mandatory training and appraisals.

Assist the ward manager in the development of team members, participating in the performance of staff appraisal using the NHS knowledge and skills framework.

Assist the Ward Manager in the monitoring of the workload and skill mix, planning off duty and ensuring the ward operates effectively and safely.

Assist the Ward Manager in managing the team in accordance with Trust policies and procedure i.e. performance management issues as necessary.

Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff for the ward including orientation of new staff.

To maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff, supporting and facilitating the development of competencies across all staff levels.

To plan, deliver and evaluate teaching sessions.

To provide work based learning to staff at all levels, highlighting any development concerns.

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Education, Training and Qualifications

Desirable: - Holds a first level degree in nursing or related subject and willing to study to masters level

Knowledge and expereince

Skills

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Desirable: - Skills in using research in practice development