Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced neonatal nurse to progress within Jessop Wing Neonatal Unit as Band 7 senior sister/charge nurse, taking charge co-ordinating our busy level 3 Neonatal Unit.
This role has minimum hours of 24 per week , days , nights, weekend for our 24/7 service – up to 37.5 hrs per week with management opportunities included , there are permanent hours available and also a secondment hours available to cover upcoming Maternity leave. Main duties of the job Post holder will provide leadership and management to nursing staff providing care to patients within the Neonatal Unit and Transitional Care.
To be accountable as the line manager for the ward / dept managing all grades of Nursing staff and to take overall 24-hour responsibility for the planning, practice and evaluation of nursing care.
Ensure that the highest possible quality care is delivered within the Neonatal Unit and that it meets the expectations of individual patients. Working for our organisation You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Please note this advertisement is for both permanent and fixed term opportunities.
Secondment post - This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of a maximum of twelve months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person specification Education and Qualifications Essential criteria RN Level one (Adult/ Child)
NMC registered
To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
Post registration qualification – Neonatal Qualified in speciality (QIS)
Specialist training relevant to role (current NLS, safeguarding training)
First degree or evidence of working towards one (demonstrating graduate attributes) Desirable criteria Recognised Management & Leadership Qualification Experience Essential criteria Extensive post registration experience (within neonatal speciality)
Relevant experience at junior sister/ charge nurse role (within neonatal speciality)
Experience of service improvement and change management experience
Ability to prioritise and work as a team member
Ability to lead, motivate and develop a professional team
Experience managing patient flow throughout the unit Skills and Knowledge Essential criteria Good understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups.
Good understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS
Excellent performance management skills.
Highly developed leadership skills with excellent interpersonal skills – ability to form positive relationships at all levels.
Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines
Knowledge of change management processes. Persuasion and influencing skills -ability to present ideas and proposals effectively. Personal Qualities (Strengths/Will) Essential criteria Integrity - Cares about and knows the importance of doing the right thing and making a difference.
Integrity - Possesses a straight talking and honest, whilst being diplomatic, communication style.
Ownership - Loves being in charge/control and takes full responsibility for the running of their ward.
Ownership - Driven to get things done to ensure that both they and their team achieve.
Ownership - Sets very high standards for themselves, their team and ward.
Delivery - Love to be in control and on top of everything that is going on in their ward.
Delivery - Likes to be ‘hands on’ in the delivery of patient care on their ward.
Delivery - Thrives on having lots going on and rise to the challenge of constantly switching between different activities and issues.
Delivery - Possesses a ‘can do’ approach to problems and will keep going when things are tough.
Relating - Gets a buzz out of developing others and takes great satisfaction from seeing their staff achieve and progress.
Relating - Pick up on other people’s needs sensing when something is wrong.
Relating - Good at explaining things in simple and straightforward ways that others find easy to understand. Values and Behaviours (PROUD) Essential criteria Provides outstanding service, by putting patients first, ensuring patients are cared for with courtesy, compassion, dignity and empathy.
Respectful to patients, staff colleagues and all internal and external contacts whilst valuing diversity.
Takes ownership for own actions and areas of responsibility.
Demonstrates unity by working in partnership with all colleagues and committing to team goals.
Proven track record of delivery of professional, efficient and effective services. Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.
Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.
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You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.
If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.
Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.
Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.
All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.
For more information about our organisation and the opportunities available, please visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Facebook 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. Documents to download Job Description - Band 7 Senior Sister / Charge Nurse (PDF, 216.4KB) Person Specification - Band 7 Senior Sister / Charge Nurse (PDF, 240.6KB) Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB) Information for Candidates (PDF, 496.3KB) Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 305.0KB) Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB) Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB) Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB) A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB) Apply online now Further details / informal visits contact NameClaire HowardJob titleNeonatal Services MatronEmail addressclaire.howard24@nhs.netTelephone number01142268364
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