Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community healthcare in the West Midlands, serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services, and the £170 million development was completed in 2010. The trust is continuously upgrading its facilities, including the construction of a new integrated critical care unit (2018) and the expansion of the Neonatal Unit. A new, state-of-the-art Emergency Department was also initiated in 2021. Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust offers high-quality, friendly, and effective community health services, ensuring that those with long-term conditions and frail elderly patients can remain in their homes with the support of multidisciplinary teams providing rapid response and home-based care. The trust has been rated outstanding for care by CQC and NHS Improvement, reflecting the commitment to delivering high standards in healthcare services. There are nursing jobs that are currently open in he organisation.
Job Overview
The Neonatal team at Walsall is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join the team. This opportunity is ideal for both newly qualified nurses and those looking to further develop their skills in neonatal care. The role will involve developing assessment and communication skills while enhancing clinical knowledge. The successful candidate will receive training through BCU/Keele University in Foundations in Neonatal Care and a Practice Focused Neonatal Intensive Care course. A strong passion for improving neonatal care and the experience of babies and their families is essential.
Main Duties of the Job
- Demonstrate effective clinical skills in caring for special, high-dependency, and intensive care babies.
- Develop clinical skills through post-registration academic study.
- Work with families to empower them to become partners in the care of their babies.
- Administer medications competently and safely.
- Maintain high standards of infection control and prevention.
- Supervise student nurses and midwives.
- Maintain Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) standards.
Working for Our Organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated provider of acute care, serving a population of 286,700. Walsall Manor Hospital houses a range of district general hospital services. The recent development includes a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. The Trust also boasts a new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, featuring a new Emergency Department, Children’s Emergency Department, Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit, and Urgent Care Centre.
Joining the team means becoming part of a motivated multidisciplinary team working within a center of excellence for neonatal care, with a focus on development, support, and challenging opportunities.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
- Manage a defined caseload of babies daily, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based care.
- Assist the ward manager in promoting an environment conducive to individual and team development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
- UK NMC registration
- Relevant post-registration qualifications
Experience
Essential Criteria
- Experience or knowledge of responsibilities in clinical risk management
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
- Knowledge of the role and responsibilities, both clinical and non-clinical
- Awareness of cost-effective use of resources
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety
- Working knowledge of clinical risk management
Additional Information
This department is unable to sponsor applicants; only those with appropriate rights to work in the UK should apply. The reference section of the application form must include the contact details of current or previous employers covering at least the last 3 years of employment.
The deadline for application is midnight on 8th December 2024. Please ensure that all essential requirements are met and that the application is submitted before the deadline. After the closing date, if no communication is received within 6 weeks, applicants may assume their application was unsuccessful.
The trust values diversity and encourages applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic individuals and those with disabilities. Equal opportunities are a priority, and flexible working practices are available.
Candidates should be prepared for their communication skills in written and spoken English to be assessed during the selection process.
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