Job summary
- Main area
- Neonatal
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Long days and Night duty)
- Job ref
- 407-WCCSS-7257673
- Employer
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ward 28 Neonatal Unit Walsall Healthcare Trust
- Town
- Walsall
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Trainee Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 7
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. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview
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. Please note, travel costs and accommodation will not be funded.
This is an opportunity for career development from Band 7 to Band 8a once comptencies 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.
On our unit we have a strong commitment to QI and work closely with our colleagues in maternity including in the West Midlands Perinatal Network, LMNS programmes of work, and our clinical governance and safety work is of high quality. Opportunities therefore exist for you to develop roles and responsibilities that facilitate the further development of our Neonatal service.
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 will 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 case load 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. Co-ordinate 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 speciality 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.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- 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
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship course or equivalent.
- Supervision course or equivalent.
Essentail
Essential criteria
- A current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Health Professions Council.
Essential
Essential criteria
- Certified Newborn life support provider (NLS)
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
- Lisa Poston
- Job title
- Neonatal Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01922 656350
- Additional information
Clinical Lead Dr Tamsin Lane 01922 656350
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall
West Midlands
WS2 9PS
- Telephone
- 07890305746
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