Neonatal Nurse - Band 6

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Neonatal Nurse/Neonatal Midwife to join our Neonatal team in our friendly, level 1 unit at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Neonatal Nurse/Neonatal Midwife with excellent clinical skills and enthusiasm for Neonatal care to join our friendly and supportive team. We strive to provide the highest quality care for the babies and families of East Cheshire, with a focus on Family Integrated Care (FIC). Band 6 Neonatal Nurse/Neonatal Midwives will be the shift leader of our 8 bedded unit and will have the opportunity to become involved in various Champion roles, eg/ TC, BFI, FIC. We will offer the opportunity to exercise their experience and skills and have a direct input into how the unit functions. Hours per week: 59.25 hours to offer overall, perm and tempMain duties of the jobThe Band 6 Neonatal Nurse/Neonatal Midwife will act as a shift leader, ensuring the safe running of the ward. An experienced and competent health care professional who supports the NNU Manager in the leadership and management of clinical excellence by making best use of the team, developing and implementing policy and guidelines, and by leading on improvements. The post holder will work collaboratively and cooperatively with others to meet the needs of neonates and their families and take an active part in line management, leadership and development of the team.About usWhether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring. Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
NMC registration as Midwife/Nurse Mentor Assessor QIS
Desirable
Leadership course Management training Degree
Knowledge & SkillsEssential
Extensive knowledge of neonatal nursing Excellent communication skills Ability to manage the unit as a shift leader
Desirable
Evidence of advanced clinical skills
ExperienceEssential
2 years experience in speciality
Desirable
Awareness of political issues affecting healthcare
Other Role RequirementsEssential
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Employer detailsEmployer nameEast Cheshire NHS TrustAddressMacclesfield District General Hospital Victoria Road Macclesfield SK10 3BLAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 209-A-24-6217722
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