Senior Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has risen to join our team of Senior Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at University Hospital Sussex.

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic and highly motivated, innovative practitioner to join our team and work across site at our ANNP Led Level 1 SCBU at the Princess Royal Hospital and our Level 3 tertiary NICU which includes surgery at the Trevor Mann Baby Unit NICU.

We have a new exciting structure with a two tiered team. The post holder will assume a senior ANNP role and have some additional non clinical duties and work on the Tier 2 SpR rota.

The successful candidate will work clinical with a non- clinical component which will encompass all four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice and will contribute to service improvement and professional development.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

The post holder with cross cover Tier 2 duties (SpR rota equivalent) at Trevor Mann Baby Unit in Brighton and SCBU at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath. The primary base for posting will be at The Princess Royal Hospital Haywards Heath.

The ANNP promotes individualised family-centred holistic care for the neonate and their family, utilising their advanced skills set and knowledge base. The post-holder will provide clinical advice, support and teaching to their colleagues in the multidisciplinary team.

Using their advanced clinical skills set and knowledge, the post-holder will exercise professional autonomy in the delivery of safe, evidenced based care and deliver high quality medical management to all babies in their care within the neonatal unit, post natal ward and central delivery suite in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

The role is weighted as follows

• 80% Clinical
• 20% Non-clinical

Non-clinical time is to develop service provision with involvement in

• Education
• Leadership
• Research/Clinical Governance

This is also time to ensure all 4 pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice are being achieved to continue your professional development as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner. Which as a senior ANNP there is an expectation to lead on one of these pillars.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jonathan O'Keeffe Job title: Senior Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Email address: jonathan.okeeffe1@nhs.net Telephone number: 07768 133825

Successful Candidates Will Be Required To

• Prepare a short presentation - topic to be confirmed
• Simulation
• Problem solving exercise
• Interview

Please feel free to contact myself or any of the following Senior ANNPs to arrange informal visits or to gain insight at working at UH Sussex

Jonathan O'Keeffe - Leadership pillar lead - jonathan.okeeffe1@nhs.net

Tara Bartley - Corporate Lead ACP for the Organisation - tara.bartley@nhs.net