Junior Sister – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Neonatal Nurse to join their vibrant team at a leading NHS Foundation Trust. This role offers the chance to provide high-quality care for critically ill infants and their families within a dynamic Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. You will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills while working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment. With a commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a prestigious healthcare setting. If you are passionate about making a difference in neonatal care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Career Development Programs

Supportive Team Environment

Commitment to Work/Life Balance

Qualifications

• 1st level Registered Paediatric Nurse with relevant post-registration studies.
• Experience in leading change and clinical expertise in neonatal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert care for critically ill and stable babies.
• Manage clinical area in the absence of senior staff.
• Support and develop nursing staff on the unit.

Skills

Clinical Expertise

Leadership Skills

Mentorship

Team Coordination

Education

Registered Paediatric Nurse

Post-registration Professional Studies

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Main area Neonatal Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Long days, nights and weekends) Job ref 213-NUR-DH-7093380-C

Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site King's College Hospital Town London Salary £44,806 - £53,134 Per Annum Including High Cost Area Salary period Yearly Closing 18/05/2025 23:59

Band 6

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.

We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Kings is on the Denmark Hill site and has 36 cots.

We provide level 3 Medical and Surgical care to sick term babies and preterm babies born as early as 22 weeks gestation. We are a major referral centre providing a first class intensive care service to South East London, Kent and the Medway towns, Brighton and West Sussex and beyond.

We pride ourselves on having one of the lowest mortality rates in the country. With a team of Neonatal therapists who work closely with our patients, families and staff our Neurodevelopmental outcomes are optimal. We actively encourage Family Integrated Care and have recently started weekly Parent led ward rounds in our lower dependency areas.

Our team of experienced PDNs and Senior Sisters will support you in your new role; ensuring you have a bespoke orientation programme as well as a personalised career pathway aimed at identifying and supporting your career progression

We work closely with our sister unit – Local Neonatal Unit at Princess Royal University Hospital and provide the opportunity for you to work cross – site as part of your development in the Junior sister role.

Our maternity department caters for over 6,000 deliveries per annum and is well supported by the world-renowned Harris Birthright Fetal Medicine Centre led by Professor Nikolaides.

Main duties of the job

Our nurses have the responsibility for planning, managing and coordinating clinical care for babies requiring high level of nursing care and supporting staff to develop these skills on the unit. We focus on developing nursing leaders for the future and therefore alongside a full team of Practice Development Nurses, provide individualised professional leadership and clinical development.

Our goal to be a hospital of choice by improving all aspects of the patient experience relies upon us having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focused workforce.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To provide expert, care of a high standard to critically ill and stable babies and their parents/carers within the King's College Hospital.
• To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of senior sister or as delegated by the Senior Nurse.
• To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of nurses within the Unit.
• To act as a clinical resource and link nurse within the Unit and across the Care Group as necessary.
• To act as a positive role model to junior staff members.

Person specification

Qualifications & Experience

• 1st level Registered Paediatric Nurse
• Further relevant post registration professional studies: ENB 405, 415, neonatal intensive care module or equivalent
• Evidence of clinical expertise, relevant to the area
• Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification
• Previous experience of leading change in the clinical environment
• Working towards to willingness to study at degree level

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• Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policy
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Name Ade Omofade Job title Neonatal Matron Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 02032998501 Additional information

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