Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate, caring and experienced neonatal nurse to join our well established and friendly neonatal multidisciplinary team working on the neonatal outreach team on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. 

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and forward thinking registered neonatal nurse to provide care and support to babies requiring all levels of care whilst encouraging  family integrated care from admission and beyond discharge home from the neonatal unit.  The post holder will form part of the Neonatal outreach team and will work closely with the Doctors, Neonatal Unit,  allied health professionals and community paediatric outreach team. 

Main duties of the job

The Neonatal Unit at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust  consists of  16 cots  which include 2 intensive care, 3 high dependency and 11 special care cots. We are based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital and  are looking for experienced neonatal nurses to join our dynamic team. 

We have a strong commitment to professional development and service improvement, have commissioned links with several local Universities and can offer an accelerated career pathway for suitable candidates. Our Practice Development Nurse will support you in the ongoing development of your skills and knowledge.

The aim of this post is to utilise and further develop specialist skills in order to provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised patient care within their home environment providing support and guidance regarding their baby's ongoing care and developmental needs.

Actively participate in and contribute to the multidisciplinary Neonatal team communicating effectively with the neonate’s family/carers  and   pertinent agencies outside the organisation including complex social cases.

If you are dedicated to contributing to a team delivering excellence in neonatal outreach care and serious about  a rewarding career in neonatal community nursing then Buckinghamshire Hospital Trust is definitely the place for you. You will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, motivated multidisciplinary team.

Working for our organisation

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 What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

 Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

 What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.