Junior Sister – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Paediatric Nurse for their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This role offers the opportunity to provide exceptional care to critically ill infants while leading and mentoring nursing staff. You'll be part of a team that prides itself on delivering high-quality medical services in a supportive environment focused on professional development. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainability and excellence in patient care, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of families and the community.

Qualifications

• Registered Paediatric Nurse with neonatal intensive care training.
• Experience in leading change and mentoring in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert care to critically ill and stable babies.
• Manage clinical areas in the absence of senior staff.
• Support and develop nursing staff within the unit.

Skills

Clinical expertise in neonatal care

Leadership skills

Mentorship

Communication skills

Education

1st level Registered Paediatric Nurse

Post registration qualification in mentoring

Further relevant post registration studies

Job description

Job Summary

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.

About Us

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.

Date Posted: 07 April 2025

Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £44,806 to £53,134 a year Per Annum Including High Cost Area

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Reference Number: 213-NUR-DH-7093380-A

Job Locations: King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS

Job 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

Essential:

• 1st level Registered Paediatric Nurse
• Further relevant post registration professional studies: ENB 405, 415, neonatal intensive care module or equivalent
• Post registration qualification in mentoring or ENB 998/997
• Evidence of clinical expertise, relevant to the area
• Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification
• Previous experience of leading change in the clinical environment

Desirable:

• Working towards to willingness to study at degree level

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship:

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.

UK Registration:

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details:

Employer Name: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS

Employer's Website: https://www.kch.nhs.uk/