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Job Summary
We are looking for an exceptional, highly motivated, innovative individual to join our team of ANNPs at our Level 2 LNU. This is a full-time training post, which involves completing an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice at the University of Salford over 1 year. Please note, travel costs and accommodation will not be funded.
The successful candidate will commence the training post in December 2026 with a start date at Salford University in January 2027.
This is an opportunity for career development from Band 7 to Band 8a once competencies have been met. The post holder will be mentored and initially shadowed by an experienced ANNP and/or senior medical staff, progressively working towards becoming an autonomous practitioner, prioritising own workload and being accountable for the direct delivery of care.
Our unit has a strong commitment to QI. We work closely with our colleagues within maternity, West Midlands Perinatal Network, LMNS programmes of work, and our clinical governance and safety work is of high quality.
The trainee must successfully complete all aspects of the relevant Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP) in the year of training, culminating in the completion of a full MSc and final signoff by the ARCP panel to become a Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner. Failure to do so may result in redeployment to other roles or role termination.
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will:
- Be mentored and initially shadow an experienced ANNP and/or senior medical staff, progressively working towards becoming an autonomous practitioner, prioritising own workload and being accountable for the direct delivery of care.
- Work across professional boundaries, undertaking duties of an advanced practitioner under the direction of the ANNP team and consultant neonatologist. This includes participating in medical rotas under supervision.
- Teach and deliver core specialist neonatal training and education to staff and students to ensure safe, evidence-based practice is delivered.
- Attend neonatal clinical emergencies in all areas, delivering advanced resuscitation skills and stabilisation of the infant prior to transfer to the neonatal unit, while being supported by an experienced practitioner until competence is achieved.
- Use high levels of judgement, problem solving and decision making in the assessment, investigation, diagnosis, prescription and evaluation of highly specialised treatment plans.
About Us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
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Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
- Use highly specialised clinical and theoretical knowledge to undertake a comprehensive health history and examination of any neonate in order to diagnose and treat.
- Work in partnership with the medical team, developing medical and nursing patient management plans for a caseload of babies that deliver a holistic approach to the care of neonates throughout the patient pathway from admission to discharge.
- Use specialised clinical and theoretical knowledge to regularly weigh up differential diagnosis and the potential range of treatment options available, ensuring that the care provided to all neonates is safe and effective.
- Attend high-risk deliveries and other emergencies as an autonomous practitioner, ensuring that neonates receive safe and effective advanced resuscitation.
- Carry the emergency neonatal bleep under supervision whilst within your training period transitioning to autonomous practice during consolidation period.
- Undertake non-medical prescribing with supervision, including calculating, prescribing, administering and evaluating the effects of drug and fluid therapies in accordance with local policies.
- Undertake non-medical prescribing on completion of course and achievement of Trust competencies and requirements as per guideline.
- Order and interpret X-rays and diagnostic investigations to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment of the neonate.
- Act on results and develop management plans.
- Participates in, and perform, clinical procedures for ill and premature neonates.
- Participates in the stabilisation, transfer and admission of the extremely ill neonate.
- Provide regular communication and support with parents regarding their baby's condition and promoting family integrating care.
- Participate in palliative care for neonates.
- Coordinate referral to other services, e.g. Physiotherapist, SLT, dietician, surgeon, cardiologist or any other service which is vital to the appropriate care of the neonate.
- Contribute to raising awareness of health and wellbeing to promote healthy lifestyle choices for the benefit of neonates and their families.
- Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, the Trusts Strategy for Nursing and Trust Policies and Procedures.
- Act as a source of specialty expertise within the Directorate and across the Trust as appropriate.
- Follow local infection control guidelines and act as a role model to embed excellent practice.
- Actively promote and implement current research and evidence-based practice.
- Participate in local audit and quality improvement projects.
- Successfully achieved all level one competencies within the ANNP framework.
- Ensure safe use of equipment and that the equipment is in safe working order.
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Person Specification
Essential
- Degree/Masters in Nursing studies /Neonatal studies or equivalent
- Approved Neonatal qualification e.g. QIS, ENB 405, Extensive experience in neonatal care
- RGN Level 1 part 1, 2, 12 RN/RSCN/RM/RN Child
- A current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Health Professions Council.
- Certified Newborn life support provider (NLS)
Desirable
- Mentorship course or equivalent.
- Supervision course or equivalent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement..
UK Registration
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Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement..
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer Details
Employer Name
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Ward 28 Neonatal Unit Walsall Healthcare Trust
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
United Kingdom
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