Job summary
Sherwood Forest Hospitals is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse or Midwife to join our supportive and dynamic Neonatal Team.
We are a 12-bed Neonatal Unit providing high-quality, evidence-based care to a diverse range of newborn infants, from those requiring special care through to babies receiving intensive care. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in delivering safe, compassionate and individualised care to babies and their families.
We welcome applications from newly qualified and experienced Registered Nurses (Adult or Children’s) and Midwives who are committed to developing their neonatal knowledge and clinical skills.
The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly across a 24-hour service, demonstrating a professional, compassionate and adaptable approach to patient care. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about learning, committed to professional development and keen to contribute to a positive and supportive team environment.
Whether you are beginning your neonatal career or looking to further develop your existing experience, this is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dedicated and friendly nursing team.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more details, please read the attached job description and person specification
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
SFH has been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
- Knowledge of neonatal issues
Qualifications/Academic/Craft/Professional
- 1st level registered nurse or RN child/ RSCN or Registered midwife
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (flips enb 998, D32/33)
Further Training
- Safeguarding children
- Clinical supervision
- Undertake preceptor programme following induction, willing to undertake Neonatal qualification
Experience
- Previous experience of children’s/ Neonatal services
- Experience of audit and research
Desirable
- Newly qualified staff nurse post
Contractual Requirements
- To work within a 24 hour rota, night duty and weekends
Additional Information
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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