Job summary
- Main area
- Neonatal and Paediatric Transport Nurse
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Minimum 30 hours per week.)
- Job ref
- 284-25-7200561-DMUT
- Employer
- Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- KIDSNTS, Birmingham Children's Hospital
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Band 6 KIDSNTS Transport Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.
Job overview
The post holder will participate in the management of and be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of clinical care for the patients they transfer. They will co-ordinate care of the patient providing clear professional leadership and ensuring effective communication
To deliver high standards of intensive care transport nursing in partnership with children, young people and families in a safe and professional environment
To be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care to children and young people and their families/carers during the transport process.
To positively contribute to the achievement of the service and Trust wide objectives
Engage in preceptorship and development of all junior staff, and supervise and teach staff and students, and to take charge of the ward on a shift to shift basis
To adhere to Trust policies and procedures
Main duties of the job
Please see JD and Person Specification.
The post holder will participate in the management of and be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of clinical care for the patients they transfer. They will co-ordinate care of the patient providing clear professional leadership and ensuring effective communication
To deliver high standards of intensive care transport nursing in partnership with children, young people and families in a safe and professional environment
To be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care to children and young people and their families/carers during the transport process.
To positively contribute to the achievement of the service and Trust wide objectives
Engage in preceptorship and development of all junior staff, and supervise and teach staff and students, and to take charge of the ward on a shift to shift basis
To adhere to Trust policies and procedures
Working for our organisation
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Nationally recognised Intensive Care Nursing Qualification
- Teaching & Assessing Qualification or equivalent
- Basic Life support Resuscitation Qualification
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continued professional development related to NICU/PICU transport
- Educated to Degree Level or working towards (health related subject or equivalent level of experience)
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Band 5 experience within a tertiary intensive care
Desirable criteria
- Recorded experience of working on a NICU/PICU transport Service
Analytical and professional
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills, building team relationships quickly in a fast paced environment
- Organisational Skill
- Assertive and Diplomatic
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Able to plan and prioritise daily workload to ensure high quality and safe care for children and young people
- Good time management skills
Other requirments
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
- Demonstrate an excellent understanding of effective team working
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Fabienne Brown
- Job title
- Senior Sister KIDSNTS
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0121 333 9687
- Additional information
Working Days Mon, Tues, Wed and Friday.
Non-Working Day Thursday.
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