neonatal intensive care sister/charge nurse

CROYDON HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in London is seeking a Senior Staff Nurse for its Neonatal Unit. The role involves providing compassionate nursing care, leading the nursing team, and supporting families in neonatal care. Applicants should have a Registered Nurse qualification and experience in a neonatal intensive care setting. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide effective individualised patient care.
• Experience working in a neonatal intensive care unit.
• Ability to develop and implement care plans independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to neonates.
• Lead and monitor the nursing team.
• Educate families on neonatal care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team leadership

Nursing assessment skills

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Senior Staff Nurse (Neonatal unit)

• Providing high quality, effective and individualised nursing care to a variety of patients in a compassionate and caring way.
• Responsible for delivering autonomous and collaborative care, ensuring the well‑being and safety of neonates in neonatal intensive care units, and assisting with the stabilisation of neonates.
• Assessing care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating care plans without supervision.
• Helping to lead and monitor the performance of the nursing team and mentoring students.
• Deputising for the Senior Nurse as required.
• Educating and supporting families, providing them with the necessary information and resources to care for their neonates. In order to provide the highest standard of care.

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.

Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people's homes all across the borough.

We are a very close‑knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action - our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care., Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long‑term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities.

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.