Job summary
We are looking to appoint motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Nurses with experience or newly qualified to join the team at 6WB neonatal unit. Experience not essential as full support and training will be provided for newly qualified nurses who are able to demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfil this role.
We currently have vacancy at the Royal Free site which is a level 1 unit with 12 Special Care and 2 HDU costs, with a friendly, motivated, and dynamic teams that promote Family Integrated Care . We work very closely with Barnet Hospital which is our sister hospital. Barnet neonatal unit is a level 2 with 30 cots including Intensive care and High dependency cots. You will have the opportunity to rotate between the two units as a means of developing your skills.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role are:
Deliver direct patient care to babies requiring Special Care needs.
Dealing with 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached detailed job description, personal specification and main responsibilities for this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached detailed job description, personal specification and main responsibilities for this advert.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- oNMC registration (RN / RSCN / RM)
- oNeonatal Intensive Course
- oEvidence of continuous professional development within the speciality linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
Desirable
- oEducated to degree level in a health related subject or equivalent practice
- oNLS provider certificate
- oStudent supervision and assessment qualification
Skills and abilities
Essential
- oNeonatal nursing skills including caring for baby receiving ITU/ HDU level of care
- oHolistic understanding of neonatal nursing and relevant specialist skill and abilities to work in partnership with families
- oTeaching/ training skills including preceptorship skills
- oAble to problem solve and initiate change
- oAble to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
- oAbility to organise and prioritise own workload
- oAbility to manage time effectively
- oAdministration of IV drugs
Desirable
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- oEvidence of recent neonatal nursing experience
- oKnowledge and experience of coordinating and managing individualised patient care
- oKnowledge of children's safeguarding- risk factors and protective factors
Desirable
- oExperience of handling clinical emergencies
- oKnowledge of research and audit
Personal qualities
Essential
- oCaring and compassionate nurse
- oPositive attitude
- oGood team player
- oAwareness of equality and diversity
- oBasic knowledge of computers
- oAccountable, taking responsibility for own action and promotes team working
Other
Essential
- Willing to work day/ night shifts including weekends and bank holiday
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to meet Trust values
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- oNMC registration (RN / RSCN / RM)
- oNeonatal Intensive Course
- oEvidence of continuous professional development within the speciality linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
Desirable
- oEducated to degree level in a health related subject or equivalent practice
- oNLS provider certificate
- oStudent supervision and assessment qualification
Skills and abilities
Essential
- oNeonatal nursing skills including caring for baby receiving ITU/ HDU level of care
- oHolistic understanding of neonatal nursing and relevant specialist skill and abilities to work in partnership with families
- oTeaching/ training skills including preceptorship skills
- oAble to problem solve and initiate change
- oAble to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
- oAbility to organise and prioritise own workload
- oAbility to manage time effectively
- oAdministration of IV drugs
Desirable
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- oEvidence of recent neonatal nursing experience
- oKnowledge and experience of coordinating and managing individualised patient care
- oKnowledge of children's safeguarding- risk factors and protective factors
Desirable
- oExperience of handling clinical emergencies
- oKnowledge of research and audit
Personal qualities
Essential
- oCaring and compassionate nurse
- oPositive attitude
- oGood team player
- oAwareness of equality and diversity
- oBasic knowledge of computers
- oAccountable, taking responsibility for own action and promotes team working
Other
Essential
- Willing to work day/ night shifts including weekends and bank holiday
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to meet 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.
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).
