QIS Band 6 Neonatal Sister

at  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Due to investment in our service and internal promotions, we are looking for experienced, motivated, innovative, dynamic and friendly band 6 Neonatal Specialist Nurses to join our expert team of clinical staff. You should be keen to be part of a forward looking team that is not afraid of change to progress and improve the family’s journey in neonates.
Our neonatal unit looks after up to 8 Intensive care cots, 8 High dependency cots, 14 Special care cots and 4 Transitional care cots. We are the hub for the new Outreach service for the Coventry, Warwickshire and Nuneaton area.
Education is our passion and helps us stand out as a leader of Neonatal Nurse development. Over the years we have built an excellent reputation for high quality healthcare and outstanding career development. We support extended roles such as Neonatal Educational Practitioners, Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, Developmental Care Nurse & Infant Feeding nurse roles and numerous link roles.
We also encourage development onto management courses to help you progress in your career.
If you have a good length of experience post specialist neonatal course in an intensive care environment and are interested in this exciting opportunity to join our enthusiastic multidisciplinary team then we would love to hear from you. If you do not have enough experience as yet but are keen to join this dynamic team then please contact us for band 5 vacancies.
We welcome informal visits or discussion to explore what we can offer you. To request an appointment please contact one of the Ward Managers Lorraine Harris, Katie Adams or Hannah Hannon on 02476966665 / 02476966569
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence ® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation’s core values.
Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and the multi-professional team.
A skilled practitioner and clinical leader providing support to the management team, participating in service/policy development. Responsible for clinical assessment of a group of patients and management of a team, ensuring appropriate care is planned, implemented, and evaluated/audited.
Organisation of cross-departmental/organisational activities including HR, resource, supporting the Band 7’s Co-ordinator responsibilities and acting up as appropriate, both clinically and within their teams.
Participate in local cross site working as required to comply with Ockendon Neonatal Workforce recommendations.
Demonstrate highly technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management including complex patient monitoring; equipment management and frequent administration of invasive tests/procedures.
Develop and educate staff, participating in supervision, mentorship and appraisal as required.
Utilise and ensure others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce, and resource data available.
Manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring varying levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need.
Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g., imparting bad news or following an unexpected event.
Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and infection control at all times.
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