Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Neonatal Unit

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Job summary

The Staff Nurse practice within a team of nursing staff, and act as a 'named nurse' for a group of patients: assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care needs.

Initially requiring direct supervision the post holder will develop and maintain specialist skills in order to provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualized patient care enabling them to work without direct supervision.Staff will be expected to show an intention for developing specialized neonatal nursing career skills. communicate with parents/careers, involving them in the planning and delivery of care by working together in partnership with them as part of family centered care. To manage clinical emergencies as required, ensuring that he/she is up to date withCPR training and newborn life support. Always work /Act in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct and the Trust Code of Behavior / Values

*Please note - this vacancy is not suitable for Overseas Registered Nurses required to take the OSCE exam.

Main duties of the job

Band 5 Neonatal Intensive Care Staff Nurse

The Homerton is home to one of the largest neonatal centers for medical intensive care in London. We have 46 cots, with 16 ITU and 8 HD to support the smallest and sickest babies in our local area and in the neonatal operational delivery network. We undertake complex medical care which includes total body cooling, HFOV with Nitric and also laser ROP surgery for local and network babies. We also have one of the highest proportions of low birth weight babies in the country and some of the rarest cases.

Good outcomes for all our patients is our key aim and supporting all babies who come into our unit to achieve their full potential is our priority, along with facilitation of the family within a complex ITU setting and family centred care approach.

We are looking for registered nurses or newly qualified nurses with or without experience in neonatal or newborn care who have the desire to progress and develop their career in neonatal nursing. We have an established Qualification in Speciality (QIS) training pathway and you will receive support from our experienced practice development nursing team who will help you succeed in the next step of your nursing career.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Details

Date posted

11 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year p.a. inc.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-SWNS-0188-F

Job locations

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

London

E9 6SR


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registration
  • RN/RSCN/RM

Desirable

  • mspp
  • NLS

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Neonatal unit or newborn care
  • placement or previous working in newborn care or NICU service

Desirable

  • keen interest in neonatal care

Trust Values

Essential

  • Demonstrated an understanding of the trust values
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registration
  • RN/RSCN/RM

Desirable

  • mspp
  • NLS

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Neonatal unit or newborn care
  • placement or previous working in newborn care or NICU service

Desirable

  • keen interest in neonatal care

Trust Values

Essential

  • Demonstrated an understanding of the trust values

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

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

London

E9 6SR


Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

London

E9 6SR


Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Interim Lead Nurse/Lead Practice Educator

Rachel Vinu

rachel.job-vinu@nhs.net

02085107407

Details

Date posted

11 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year p.a. inc.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-SWNS-0188-F

Job locations

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

London

E9 6SR


Supporting documents

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