Professional Nurse Advocate- Neonatal

at  Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) to join our Neonatal Unit at Nottingham University Hospital, playing a vital role in our ongoing Maternity and Neonatal Redesign Project. The successful candidate will implement the A-EQUIP (Advocating for Education and Quality Improvement) model, providing crucial advocacy, support, and professional development for our neonatal nursing team. This full-time position requires flexibility, covering days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Implement the A-EQUIP model to advocate for the well-being and professional development of neonatal nurses, promoting reflective practice and emotional resilience.
Support the Maternity and Neonatal Redesign initiative by contributing to strategies that enhance nursing practice, patient care, and safety within the neonatal unit.
Provide one-on-one and group support to nurses, assisting them in managing the emotional and ethical challenges inherent in neonatal care.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care and patient safety, particularly in the context of ongoing redesign efforts.
Identify and mitigate potential risks to patient care and staff well-being, ensuring alignment with the goals of the Maternity and Neonatal Redesign.
Facilitate continuous professional development for neonatal nurses through mentorship, training, and reflective sessions aligned with A-EQUIP principles.
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
If you are passionate about neonatal care and committed to supporting your colleagues while driving forward innovative redesign efforts, we want to hear from you.
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