Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - Neonates

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Job summary

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role are:

  • Deliver direct patient care to babies meeting the criteria for ITU, HDU and Special Care levels of needs.
  • Dealing with clinical emergencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Clear communication with parents and colleagues.
  • Help and support parents, keeping them updated about their babies.
  • Teach and support students and new staff.
  • Escalate concerns appropriately.
  • Take part in quality improvement projects on the unit.
  • Complete timely discharge planning for babies on the unit.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

11 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,762 to £45,765 a year per annum pro rota inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

391-RFL-5277608

Job locations

Barnet Hospital

WellHouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Prof Quals

Essential

  • RN Child/RN ADULT
  • ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification
  • Neonatal Course - SC, HD & ITU

Experience

Essential

  • Experience and knowledge of all aspects of neonatal care and innovative practice
  • Evidence of Safeguarding awareness and training
  • Experience of developing protocols / guidelines.
  • Ability to prioritise workload and delegate as required.

Desirable

  • Experience of working and supporting student nurses.

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

  • Commitment to educating junior staff
  • Evidence of professional development
  • Ability to produce high standards of documentation.
  • Good communication skills

Personal Quals & Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
  • Approachable
  • Copes well under stress
  • Good team leader
  • Ability to prioritise
  • Work internal rotation

Other

Desirable

  • Evidence of a commitment to the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative
Person Specification

Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Prof Quals

Essential

  • RN Child/RN ADULT
  • ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification
  • Neonatal Course - SC, HD & ITU

Experience

Essential

  • Experience and knowledge of all aspects of neonatal care and innovative practice
  • Evidence of Safeguarding awareness and training
  • Experience of developing protocols / guidelines.
  • Ability to prioritise workload and delegate as required.

Desirable

  • Experience of working and supporting student nurses.

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

  • Commitment to educating junior staff
  • Evidence of professional development
  • Ability to produce high standards of documentation.
  • Good communication skills

Personal Quals & Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
  • Approachable
  • Copes well under stress
  • Good team leader
  • Ability to prioritise
  • Work internal rotation

Other

Desirable

  • Evidence of a commitment to the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

WellHouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

WellHouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Neonatal Matron

Madina Ahmed

madina.ahmed@nhs.net

02082165156

Details

Date posted

11 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,762 to £45,765 a year per annum pro rota inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

391-RFL-5277608

Job locations

Barnet Hospital

WellHouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


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