Band 5 - Staff Nurse, Woodland Neonatal Unit, SCBU

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a Band 5 Staff Nurse for the Woodland Neonatal Unit. This role involves providing high-quality care to neonates, working within a supportive team, and contributing to the training of staff and learners. Candidates must be registered nurses with relevant experience and a commitment to family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• Experience in NHS and teaching.
• Willingness to undertake Qualified in Speciality training.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care to patients.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care programs.
• Work autonomously and as part of a team.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Teaching and assessing

Teamwork

Education

RGN/RN Child/RM on NMC registration

Completed Assessor training

Breastfeeding training

Job description

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Band 5 - Staff Nurse, Woodland Neonatal Unit, SCBU

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Job summary

A Band 5 vacancy has arisen in the Woodland Neonatal Unit, Watford.

The Woodland Neonatal Unit at Watford Hospital is a busy local neonatal unit (LNU) within the East of England Neonatal network.

The unit admits babies requiring intensive care, high dependency and special care. In addition, we manage a 6 bedded Transitional Care Unit in postnatal ward.

We are committed to the provision of high-quality evidence based practice to meet the needs of parents and babies incorporating family centred care.

We are looking for full time registered nurse/Midwife, who wants to work with our well established friendly neonatal team, to deliver the highest standards of neonatal care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate good clinical skills and teach other staff and learners.

To be a good role model and to treat all staff, visitors and service users with tact and courtesy, work as part of a team to provide a safe, effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers.

They will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, and to be able to demonstrate procedures and supervise unqualified staff, and work without direct supervision once the key learning outcomes of the foundation programme are complete.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [e-mail] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide high quality clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations whilst maintaining at all times their privacy and dignity.

They will accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the nurse in charge whilst working in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines. They will be aware of the importance of their role in supporting members of the team, and always adhering to the Trust values, and in accordance with NMC regulations.

Work autonomously and with others to always deliver high standards of care to patients and their carers, autonomously and as part of a team and communicate in line with Trust values, to patients, carers and staff at all times.

The postholder will be working in the neonatal unit and transitional care unit. They will be expected to be flexible to meet the service needs and work long days, nights and weekends including bank holidays .

If you are interested in joining our neonatal team, or would like to have an informal visit, please contact Elvira Baker (Matron) on 01923217560.

Person Specification

Education

• RGN/RN Child/RM on NMC registration
• Hold appropriate level for the area of speciality (RSCN/RN Child)
• Completed Assessor training
• Breastfeeding training

Knowledge

• Proven clinical knowledge and skills in relevant area
• Willingness to work towards undertaking Qualified in Speciality training

Experience

• Relevant National Health Service experience (NHS)
• Evidence of teaching and assessing

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.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust