Job summary
The Neonatal Senior Sister/Charge Nurse will be responsible for the daily clinical and operational management of the clinical areas and the professional development of the staff within those areas. The Neonatal Senior Sister/Charge Nurse will provide support to all staff and will be required to work in partnership with all multi-disciplinary teams. You will be responsible for providing leadership and professional development for the nursing and support workers within the services
You will work with the Neonatal Matron and paediatric senior nurses to develop best practice and ensure that there is consistency across the directorate. In collaboration with the relevant senior nursing team and Matrons, they will be required to provide senior nursing cover for Neonatal unit.
You will also be expected to ensure all staff are compliant with the Trust Safeguarding Policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
To be an expert practitioner, role modelling, demonstrating advance
communication and nursing skills, using expert knowledge and decision making skills in nursing premature and ill new born babies.
.To recognise deteriorations in clinical conditions and initiate a rapid and appropriate response.
To be accountable for nursing practice and take every opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence of staff.
To have responsibility for resolving patient/parent complaints relating to clinical care/operational issues within the area.
assessment of the neonate and families psychological and social needs, implementing an agreed management plan including appropriate referral.
To promote communication between primary and secondary health care providers and Chelsea & Westminster Foundation Trust, as well as the non-statutory sector of Children's Hospices
participate in discharge planning to community services and the families' home, ensuring a seamless and smooth process. Ensuring care planning is comprehensive and effective
Working in collaboration with the Neonatal MDT support the transition for babies who are referred to other inpatient services and provide support for families during the transition process.
active part in MDT ward rounds ensuring each baby's home hospital is discussed in planning their care in order to arrange early transfers to baby's local hospital. Update all relevant hospitals on the status of their babies in care at CW.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be an expert practitioner, role modelling, demonstrating advanced communication and nursing skills, using expert knowledge and decision making skills in nursing premature and ill new born babies.
.
To recognise deteriorations in clinical conditions and initiate a rapid and appropriate response.
To be accountable for nursing practice and take every opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence of staff.
To have responsibility for resolving patient/parent complaints relating to clinical care/operational issues within the area.
To make an assessment of the neonate and families psychological and social needs, implementing an agreed management plan including appropriate referral.
To promote communication between primary and secondary health care providers and Chelsea & Westminster Foundation Trust, as well as the non-statutory sector of Childrens Hospices.
To participate in discharge planning from hospital to community services and the families home, ensuring a seamless and smooth process. Ensuring care planning is comprehensive and effective.
Working in collaboration with the Neonatal MDT support the transition for babies who are referred to other inpatient services and provide support for families during the transition process.
To take an active part in MDT ward rounds ensuring each babys home hospital is discussed in planning their care in order to arrange early transfers to babys local hospital. Update all relevant hospitals on the status of their babies in care at CW.
Be aware of transfers out of CW that live local to the hospital and liaise with the nurse in charge and relevant consultant to plan babies being transferred back in a timely manner.
Maintaining appropriate staffing levels within set budgets and identify resource/staffing issues in advance.
Ensure that sensitive patient records are stored appropriately and that trust Information Governance policies are followed.
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be an expert practitioner, role modelling, demonstrating advanced communication and nursing skills, using expert knowledge and decision making skills in nursing premature and ill new born babies.
.
To recognise deteriorations in clinical conditions and initiate a rapid and appropriate response.
To be accountable for nursing practice and take every opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence of staff.
To have responsibility for resolving patient/parent complaints relating to clinical care/operational issues within the area.
To make an assessment of the neonate and families psychological and social needs, implementing an agreed management plan including appropriate referral.
To promote communication between primary and secondary health care providers and Chelsea & Westminster Foundation Trust, as well as the non-statutory sector of Childrens Hospices.
To participate in discharge planning from hospital to community services and the families home, ensuring a seamless and smooth process. Ensuring care planning is comprehensive and effective.
Working in collaboration with the Neonatal MDT support the transition for babies who are referred to other inpatient services and provide support for families during the transition process.
To take an active part in MDT ward rounds ensuring each babys home hospital is discussed in planning their care in order to arrange early transfers to babys local hospital. Update all relevant hospitals on the status of their babies in care at CW.
Be aware of transfers out of CW that live local to the hospital and liaise with the nurse in charge and relevant consultant to plan babies being transferred back in a timely manner.
Maintaining appropriate staffing levels within set budgets and identify resource/staffing issues in advance.
Ensure that sensitive patient records are stored appropriately and that trust Information Governance policies are followed.
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child/Adult)
- Degree/Diploma in Higher Education
- Post registration qualification relevant to the area of speciality or equivalent Neonatal Intensive Care qualification
- Recognised Mentorship/Teaching qualification
Desirable
- Master's Degree or working towards one
- Recognised leadership/management course
- Willingness to undertake leadership/management course
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within Community Team
- Relevant Post registration experience working as an experienced Band 6
- Experience of excellence in leading all/part of a clinical team in practice
- Experience of teaching and supporting learners/staff etc
- Proven management experience
- Wide range of clinical experience
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Managing clinical team
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty and excellence in care delivery
- Proven leadership and deputizing skills in clinical area
- Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
- Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contracts including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness
- Experience of data collection for quality monitoring/audit
- Experience of risk management/assessment
- Understanding of clinical audits and governance
- Experience of using databases
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Experience with team working
Desirable
- Involvement in clinical audits and clinical governance
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child/Adult)
- Degree/Diploma in Higher Education
- Post registration qualification relevant to the area of speciality or equivalent Neonatal Intensive Care qualification
- Recognised Mentorship/Teaching qualification
Desirable
- Master's Degree or working towards one
- Recognised leadership/management course
- Willingness to undertake leadership/management course
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within Community Team
- Relevant Post registration experience working as an experienced Band 6
- Experience of excellence in leading all/part of a clinical team in practice
- Experience of teaching and supporting learners/staff etc
- Proven management experience
- Wide range of clinical experience
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Managing clinical team
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty and excellence in care delivery
- Proven leadership and deputizing skills in clinical area
- Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
- Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contracts including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness
- Experience of data collection for quality monitoring/audit
- Experience of risk management/assessment
- Understanding of clinical audits and governance
- Experience of using databases
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Experience with team working
Desirable
- Involvement in clinical audits and clinical governance
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).