Staff Nurse (Neonatal Unit)

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals paediatric and adult trained nurses to join our existing professional team of nurses. We are part of the South London Perinatal Network. This is a busy level two unit with 22 cots. There are four intensive care cots, five high dependency, and Seventeen special care cots. Ongoing professional development and educational program offered. With the opportunity to gain a Qualified in Specialty (QIS) in neonatologyQualifications: Registered Nurses/RSCN and midwives with interest in gaining experience in neonatal and Family Integrated Care (FIC). Staff will be considered for an interview

Main duties of the job

The band 5 staff nurse will be supported by the neonatal team to provide 24 hour care, days nights and weekends to preterm and critically ill babies covering a range of conditions including but not limited to; respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, jaundice, feeding issues and other factors of prematurity.

The post holder will work across sites to support neonatal unit and transitional care and to promote breastfeeding and family integrated care. They will be involved with the discharge process to ensure a seamless, timely discharge from hospital to the home environment

They will work closely with the consultant, dietician, physiotherapist, speech and language and other members of the MDT post discharge.

There is opportunity to complete an in house High dependency course as well as a university accredited Intensive care course to provide the skills and knowledge to progress and work within those areas.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.