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Job overview

The post holder will be a qualified neonatal nurse (QIS) competent to provide a high standard of professional practice within the Neonatal Community Outreach Team.

You will participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of babies and their families following discharge from the Neonatal Unit at Southmead Hospital who meet the referral criteria to the service, including those with complex neonatal conditions. The postholder will actively support the Neonatal Community Outreach Lead, assisting in the safe, effective, and efficient management of the Outreach team caseload and deputising in their absence.

You will be part of an MDT working from a level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit within the Southwest Neonatal Network serving the northern part of the network. The unit has 34 cots comprising of 8 intensive care, 8 high dependency and 18 special care cots. The team are committed to providing quality care; highly motivated to learn and be part of a dedicated team with a strong focus on family integrated care which extends the care to the home environment.

You will assume responsibility for undertaking tasks delegated by the Outreach Lead including mentoring roles, auditing, and clinical governance, and will promote an environment that is conducive to learning, supporting, and participating in the supervision/teaching of new staff, students on placement and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

Independently participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of babies and their families following discharge from the Neonatal unit.

• Work with other members of the outreach team to ensure a high quality of care is maintained. 

• Demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills. 

• Act as a resource of specialist knowledge and expertise to ensure optimum and appropriate care delivery to babies and their families in the community and when discharge planning.

• Work alongside parents and caregivers in the assessment of needs and how they may be met within the home including providing instruction, demonstration and written information in Basic Life Support and Safe sleeping in accordance with recognised body once relevant training is obtained.

• Participate in the identification and delivery of Palivizumab immunisation clinic during the specified period once necessary training is obtained.

• Lead and support staff and student nurses in the absence of more senior nursing grades. 

• Participate in teaching, supervision and mentorship of students and other staff.

• Act as team leader for advice, expertise, and support in the absence of senior nursing staff. 

• Demonstrate effective time management and leadership skills.

• Work closely with Outreach Lead to further develop managerial and leadership skills. 

• Demonstrate continuous responsibility for the management of the caseload as required. 

Working for our organisation

Come and join our friendly team of experienced Neonatal Outreach Nurses who are committed to facilitating early discharge for our babies and their families at our Level 3 NICU at Southmead Hospital.

We provide a wealth of experience and knowledge, supporting our families within the home setting and empowering parents to care for their babies.

We are a supportive team and work closely with the nursing and medical team on the Neonatal Unit.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups. 

Bristol is consistently voted the best place to live in the UK, with vibrant local music, arts and gastronomic scenes, a wide range of modern and state of the art shopping, recreation and leisure facilities, a wealth of great local family days out, fantastic transport links for local, national and internal holidays, and it has a rich history. If you prefer country, village or smaller town living, our Trust is also easily commutable from a range of attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of main responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential criteria

Registered Paediatric nurse (Part 8) or RN with current NMC registration to practice Recognised Neonatal Course ., ENB 405/QIS Driving Licence

Desirable criteria

Qualification in Teaching and Assessing/Mentor qualification

Work Experience

Essential criteria

Post registration experience in Neonatal Nursing Teaching experience Experience within the NHS

Desirable criteria

Community nursing experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

Basic computer skills and competent to use windows based programs Good Problem solving ability and skills Evidence of ability to use initiative, lead a team and manage change Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own and work of others Possess a high level of skill and competency in relevant area of practice Ability to work autonomously and have an awareness of own safety as a lone worker in accordance with NBT Trust Lone Worker policy

Desirable criteria

Demonstrate leadership skills and knowledge

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

Essential criteria

Self-motivated and able to motivate others Ability to manage when under both individual and/or work pressures Good interpersonal communication and time management skills Assertive and Proactive Car owner Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard

The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.