Job summary
New Exciting ChallengeWe're changing lives, including yours.Our neonatal services are embedded in a state of the art unit situated immediately opposite Warren Street Tube station.
We are ideally located in central London to enable you to access good transport links both nationally and internationally, which makes us perfectly positioned for when you are off duty too, as we're located right in the heart of London's West End.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 7 Neonatal Sister/Charge Nurse you must hold a neonatal qualification. You will be confident in your ITU skills. We offer an excellent opportunity to continue to develop your experience and knowledge in our busy unit.
We are a busy level three neonatal unit with close links with the other UCLH specialist hospitals and Great Ormond Street Hospital. Currently we care for 21 intensive / high dependency care babies including neurological cots for infant cooling, cardiology, complex deliveries - including EXIT procedures and Fetal surgery. The Unit also has 12 Special care cots and 12 transitional care beds.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National Throat,Nose and Ear Hospital
- Eastman Dental Hospital
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are dedicated to contributing to a team delivering excellence in neonatal care/family integrated care and serious about pursuing a rewarding career at UCLH, the neonatal unit is definitely the place for you. You will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, motivated multidisciplinary team working within an internationally acclaimed centre of excellence for neonatal and maternity care.
We have a strong commitment to staff development and service improvement, have commissioned links with City and South Bank Universities and can offer an accelerated career pathway for suitable candidates. We have a team of passionate clinical practice educators who will support you within the unit to progress your career. There are extensive learning prospects with the opportunity to participate in research and to partake in extremely complex deliveries to name but a few.This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are dedicated to contributing to a team delivering excellence in neonatal care/family integrated care and serious about pursuing a rewarding career at UCLH, the neonatal unit is definitely the place for you. You will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, motivated multidisciplinary team working within an internationally acclaimed centre of excellence for neonatal and maternity care.
We have a strong commitment to staff development and service improvement, have commissioned links with City and South Bank Universities and can offer an accelerated career pathway for suitable candidates. We have a team of passionate clinical practice educators who will support you within the unit to progress your career. There are extensive learning prospects with the opportunity to participate in research and to partake in extremely complex deliveries to name but a few.This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.
Person Specification
. Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Teaching course
- Relevant clinical course
- Honours degree (Level 3/ FHEQ Level 6) completed or 50% achieved;commitment to completion
- Recognised Leadership course
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years' relevant clinical and managerial experience in a senior position
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- Evidence of working as preceptor/facilitator/ mentor
- Reflective in Practice
- Experience in leading others and responding to learning needs
Experience in leading others and responding to learning needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical areas
People management
Essential
- Able to manage a team including developing potential and performance management
Person Specification
. Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Teaching course
- Relevant clinical course
- Honours degree (Level 3/ FHEQ Level 6) completed or 50% achieved;commitment to completion
- Recognised Leadership course
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years' relevant clinical and managerial experience in a senior position
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- Evidence of working as preceptor/facilitator/ mentor
- Reflective in Practice
- Experience in leading others and responding to learning needs
Experience in leading others and responding to learning needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical areas
People management
Essential
- Able to manage a team including developing potential and performance management
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.
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.
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).
