We are looking for motivated and dynamic nurses to expand and complement our innovative nursing team. In return, we offer a friendly supportive working environment and a variety of exciting career opportunities.
As a Network Neonatal Unit we are a progressive level 3 unit currently providing 12 intensive care/high dependency, 8 special care and 16 transitional care cot’s, serving the population of Devon and Cornwall. It is anticipated to expand following collaborative ODN agreement and publication of the National Neonatal Service Specification.
Our accomplished nursing establishment, ANNP team, designated medical staff, Outreach Service and tier of support staff facilitate the local ethos of delivering highly specialised care in partnership with parents. The Neonatal Transport Service, SoNar South is also located within the unit, which provides an expert retrieval service and gives QIS staff further opportunity to advance their clinical skills.
We’d love to have an informal chat to share even more with you so why not contact Rose Notley Ward manager via 01752 432800/01752 432333, or email via
[email protected]
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Responsible for the delivery of effective quality care in accordance with local, Service Line and Trust policies and guidelines with the support of the senior nursing team
Participate in Network NICU service development
Participate in evidence based practice and neonatal research
Contribute to resource management in the provision of neonatal services
Engage in Clinical Governance initiatives within the Directorate
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you into contact with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted
Demonstrate a knowledge of clinical nursing practice by delivering evidenced based care
Manage a patient workload using clinical judgement and decision-making skills whilst maintaining
safe standards
Competent in the use of medical devices and responsible for the correct use of specialist equipment
by the multidisciplinary team
Promote a positive and professional working environment
Participate in clinical supervision
Liaise with, and report to the multidisciplinary team in the provision of family centred care
Identify, manage and refer appropriately, infants requiring Safeguarding assessment
Encourage parents and carers to be actively involved in the planning and delivery of care to their infant
Promote health education within the clinical area for families
Assist in the provision of family support and bereavement services
For further information please see attached job description
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