1626 - Staff Nurse

Job summary

Interview Date: TBC

If you are a newly registered staff nurse and able to commence employment within the next 3 months you are very welcome to apply for this role.

Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse looking to start or develop your career in neonatal care?

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our friendly and supportive Neonatal Unit. Our Level 2 Local Neonatal Unit provides care for premature and sick newborn babies working closely with families to deliver safe, evidence-based, family-centred care.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to providing the highest standards of neonatal care while supporting staff development, education and wellbeing.

We are committed to supporting your professional development and offer:

A comprehensive neonatal induction programme including development opportunities and access to neonatal specialist training.

Opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and service development projects.

A supportive team culture that values learning, collaboration and innovation.

If you are passionate about providing outstanding care for babies and their families and would like to be part of a dedicated neonatal team, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Neonatal Staff Nurse, you will:

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for babies requiring neonatal care.

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to newborn infants and their families.

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide safe and effective care.

Support and educate parents, enabling them to develop confidence in caring for their baby.

Participate in admissions, transfers and discharge planning.

Administer medications safely in accordance with Trust policies.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate effectively within the team.

Contribute to maintaining a safe clinical environment and high standards of patient care.

Willingness to develop neonatal knowledge and skills.

Flexible approach to shift working, including weekends, nights and bank holidays.

Put the patient first.

Work together to provide the best quality care.

Focus on individual and diverse needs.

About us

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Please note we reserve the right to close positions early

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Staff Nurse

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to manage personal emotions and stress,
• Well motivated and enthusiastic.

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Effective interpersonal/communication skills,
• Effective decision-making,
• Effective team working,
• Ability to work as part of a team,
• Good Effective time management skills,
• Good Effective organisational skills,
• Flexibility,
• Excellent interpersonal skills,
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Values

Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
• Please describe in around 100 words: What do you do to get the best out of people?
• Please describe in around 100 words: How do you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team?

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN with neonatal or critical care experience,
• RN Child,
• Evidence of ongoing professional education

Desirable

• Teaching and Assessing qualification,
• Willingness to undertake the Neonatal Qualification Post Registration Course.
• Willingness to undertake the Examination of the Newborn Course.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Quality, audit and its application,
• Current healthcare issues,
• Risk management,
• Clinical Governance,
• Statutory and professional requirements,
• Health and Safety,
• Confidentiality,
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues.