Band 8a
Job overview
Nottingham Neonatal Service is looking for an Advanced Clinical Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), or experienced, committed and enthusiastic neonatal nurse to undertake ACNP training and join our team. The ACNP role has been established in Nottingham Neonatal Service for many years with ACNPs playing a key role in the delivery of neonatal care. Using advanced clinical knowledge and skills, ACNPs provide hands-on care to critically ill infants and supervision and education for junior staff in the multidisciplinary team. ACNPs contribute to the delivery of high quality care for premature and sick infants and those with surgical and complex congenital problems. As lead centre for the North Hub of the East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (EMNODN) and working in partnership with CenTre (the dedicated neonatal transport service across the Trent region), the ACNP role continues to lead in the delivery of individual transport care. ACNPs are encouraged to develop a/ portfolio of professional interests which will enhance and contribute to the development and innovation of neonatal care. We are anticipating funding to support the Maternity and Neonatal Redesign. This will help to fulfil our need for increased capacity and improved environment within NUH. There will be many exciting new opportunities for development and learning offered within the MNR project, as part of the ACNP team you will be integral to decision making which will help develop and grow our service.
Main duties of the job
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As a service we are anticipating funding to support the Maternity and Neonatal Redesign. This will help to fulfil our need for increased capacity and improved environment within Nottingham University Hospitals. There will be many exciting new opportunities for development and learning offered within the MNR project, as part of the ACNP team you will be integral to decision making which will help develop and grow our service.
Working for our organisation
If you aspire to this role and look forward to the challenges and satisfaction it will provide, then we would like to hear from you. We are looking to appoint ACNPs Band 8a, or prospective ACNP trainees at Band 7 with a view to secondment to ACNP training in Coventry commencing September 2023. Following successful completion of the full Masters Programme, a period of clinical consolidation will be provided. Upgrade to Band 8a will follow completion of the consolidation period.
Applications are invited from neonatal nurses who have current registrations with the NMC, relevant neonatal specialty qualification and first level degree or equivalent. Candidates wishing to apply for the training post would not be expected to have completed an ACNP qualification.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ACNP crosses the clinical boundaries between nursing and medical care, using advanced clinical knowledge and skills to work independently, with support provided by a Consultant Neonatologist for clinical supervision. This includes working out of hours with telephone support from a Consultant Neonatologist.
The post holders will promotes a high standard of advanced clinical nursing and medical care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of the holistic needs of babies, parents/carers and families through evidence based clinical practice following agreed policies, protocols and guidelines.
An advanced clinical practitioner exercises independent judgment to provide all elements of clinical care using an holistic, family-centred approach, which may include assessment; planning; provision of care and treatment; diagnosis; investigation and referral; evaluation; transfer; discharge; follow-up.
ACNPs contribute to Tier 2 (Middle Grade/SpR/ST 4-7) or Tier 1 (SHO/ST1-3) rota and clinical nursing shifts, the work pattern of each individual being determined by their level of experience and competence. There will be the opportunity as experience is gained to progress from Tier 1 to Tier 2.
The post-holders will be expected to work on average 37.5 hours per week in a shift pattern. The shift patterns will be compliant with the European Working Time Directive and will involve shifts not more than 13 hours in length and will include working weekends and night shifts on a regular basis. Approximately 25% of the post holder’s time will be used for nursing development and service development, education and training.
The ACNPs will work within the multidisciplinary team to deliver advanced clinical neonatal nursing and medical practice, education, support and clinical leadership. They will be easily recognisable by uniform and badge.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
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Experience
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Communication and Relationship Skills
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Analytical and Judgement Skills
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Planning and Organisation Skills
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Physical Skills
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Specialty Specific Skills
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Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.
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Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Skilled Workers Visa: We welcome applications from individuals who require a skilled worker visa in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-UK/NON SETTLED candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled UK/SETTLED candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements
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