Senior Staff Nurse (Neonatal) inBarnstaple inBarnstaple PUBLISHED
FRI 29 NOV 2024
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Staff Nurse (Neonatal) for their Special Care Baby Unit in Barnstaple. This position is ideal for someone with experience as a Band 6 in a Neonatal Unit (LNU/NICU). The role involves providing comprehensive care to neonates in special care, high dependency, and intensive care settings, often without direct supervision. Key responsibilities include leading the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager, supporting junior team members and student nurses, and participating in performance appraisals.
Candidates should possess resilience to handle the emotional demands of neonatal care and promote high standards while acting as a clinical role model. The working pattern requires 37.5 hours per week, and interviews will be scheduled at a later date. The Trust emphasizes inclusivity and values diversity within its workforce. Benefits include a supportive work environment, access to development opportunities, flexible working options, 27 days of paid annual leave (rising to 33), and various financial perks such as discounts and pension options. Interested candidates can arrange informal visits to the ward for more insight into the role.
This is a level 1 unit with 8 designated special care cots, but with some degree of flexibility in providing intensive care and high dependency Cots when needed.
Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience as a Band 6 in Neonatal Unit LNU/NICU
The post holder will be responsible for providing effective care to special care, high dependency and intensive care Neonates without direct supervision in any situation.
Deputise in the absence of the Ward manager.
In charge of the ward and to support Junior members of the team as well as student Nurses.
Take part in regular performance appraisal.
The post holder will require resilience to deliver specialist Nursing care in at times, stressful and emotionally demanding environments.
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
About us
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Neonatal Staff Nurse to join our Special care baby unit in Barnstaple.
The role is to promote high standards of care and acts as a role model providing clinical leadership to the Nursing and wider multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will also demonstrate continuing professional development that reflects individual needs, the needs of the team and the needs of the organisation.
Come and join a small friendly team who will provide you with support to fulfil your maximum potential.
Informal visits can be arranged with prospective candidates by contacting the ward directly to speak to the Senior Nurses or Ward manager.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, 07:30 to 20:00.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
For further information please contact: Ade Agoro, SCBU Ward Manager, on or
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
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