Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse
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Our Neonatal Unit is looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our friendly and well established Neonatal team as a QIS Band 6 Deputy Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse.
The post holder must be 1 year post Neonatal QIS qualification.
Responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of care required for the sick neonate and their family. In addition the post holder will participate in the day to day management of the unit, providing support and leadership in the absence of a Clinical Sister.
Requirements
Please do not apply unless you have the Neonatal Qualified in Speciality (QIS) course.
Our Neonatal Unit is looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our friendly and well established Neonatal team as a QIS Band 6 Deputy Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse.
We are a Level 2 Local Neonatal Unit, with 16 cots providing care for up to 2 Intensive Care, 6 High Dependency, 8 Special Care neonates and 4 TC.
This role requires a passionate, highly motivated and experienced neonatal trained nurse with excellent communication skills who wishes to continue to develop their clinical and leadership skills.
Within this role you will provide clinical, professional leadership for the unit with responsibility for the delivery of high standards of care for all babies and their families who access our service.
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As an experienced Neonatal Nurse you will be a role model providing support, sharing your knowledge and facilitating teaching and supervision to more junior members of staff and students.
As a team, we are committed to recruiting staff who uphold our values and can deliver excellent care by putting babies at the heart of everything we do, with an emphasis on working in partnership with families to provide the best possible experience and outcomes.
We are passionate about the care we give to babies and you will be well supported to further and enhance your clinical knowledge and expertise within our Trust
This post requires working both day and night shifts; therefore flexibility with working hours is essential.
About Us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courageous
- Accountable
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We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Contact Us
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Adrienne Patterson
- Job title: Neonatal Ward Manager
- Email address: adrienne.patterson4@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01536 492882
If You Would Like To Arrange An Informal Visit Or You Would Like Any Additional Information Please Feel Free To Contact
Adrienne Patterson Ward Manager: 01536 492882 or via email adrienne.patterson4@nhs.net
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