Senior Sister Neonatal

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Neonatal Nurse who isqualified in Neonatal speciality to complement our neonatal team. This post offers the opportunity to work in a level 2 Neonatal Unit (NNU) and Transitional Care Unit (TCU) based in the postnatal ward.

If you are an experienced neonatal qualified nurse and looking to build yourexperience in leadership and management then look no further, as we willprovide you the development and supportive environment that will help you build your clinical as well as operational management skills.

We can offer you:Professional development tailored to your individual needsLeading on various projects and auditsOpportunities to undertake short coursesInternal and External study days

You can expect a warm welcome at Hillingdon from our established and friendly multidisciplinary team. In addition, we pride ourselves on the way we support and nurture our colleagues and how we value progression for all of our nurses and support staff. We are passionate about supporting all those who work in the NNU and TCU to fulfil their ambitions and achieve safe, high quality standards of care.

At Hillingdon, we are keen to support professional development and you will receive full orientation to the team and access to ongoing development on successful appointment.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder is required to participate in all ward activities as an effective team member supporting the clinical manager/modern matron and taking responsibilities for coordinating a team of staff within a shift.
• The post holder is required to take responsibility as the prime care provider for a determined group of patients. She /he will work without direct supervision in the assessment group of all relevant care needs, development and implementation of programmed of care.
• The post holder is required to supervise and teach junior staff and pre and post registration student whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
• The post holder is required to develop and maintain a high quality of nursing care based on the Trust's mission statement, core objectives and Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare Assistant Strategy.
• The post holder is required to work within the codes of practice, professional guidelines and policies.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population.

We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.